JULY 2026 · 10 DAYS · UNITED STATES

10 days.
Turn curiosity into
something real.

THESCEND 2026 Harvard Academic Immersion · AI, Data & Future Society

Classroom learning from a previous programme
Previous programme · Faces obscured for privacy; 2026 arrangements may differ.
FROM INQUIRY TO CREATION

A complete learning journey.

An academic experience in the Boston–Cambridge learning environment, combined with university and cultural exploration. The focus is on the questions students ask, the evidence they examine and what they create.

  1. 01

    Ask

    Frame a research question around a real social, economic or technology issue.

  2. 02

    Investigate

    Collect, clean and analyse data to support a reasoned conclusion.

  3. 03

    Build

    Use AI-assisted tools to develop a dashboard or interactive project.

  4. 04

    Present

    Explain the research in English, respond to questions and reflect on feedback.

PREVIOUS PROGRAMME & ILLUSTRATIVE OUTPUTS

Make learning visible.

Group photograph from a previous programme
Previous programme · Completion gathering; faces obscured for privacy
Illustrative outputs: data dashboards and interactive applications
Illustrative outputs · Data dashboards, AI learning tools and an economic simulation.
01

Research Report

An English report connecting a research question, data sources, analysis, findings and conclusions.

02

Technical Output

Translate research into a demonstrable dashboard, visualisation, AI application or interactive project.

03

Final Presentation

Communicate the research, explain the evidence and discuss the work with mentor feedback.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM · PREVIOUS PROGRAMME

Discover history
in the city.

Step beyond the classroom to explore culture and history through first-hand visits and on-site explanations, connecting academic learning with the wider world.

Previous programme visit outside Boston’s Bunker Hill Museum; faces obscured for privacy
Previous programme · Boston cultural and historical exploration, outside Bunker Hill Museum · Faces obscured for privacy; not a confirmed 2027 itinerary.
DESTINATION OVERVIEW

Connect the classroom
with a wider world.

New York & New Jersey

Explore urban life, culture and economic perspectives, with university and museum visits among the planned themes.

Connecticut

Explore university environments and campus culture.

Boston & Cambridge

Core academic learning, inquiry projects, university environments and presentations.

This overview reflects destinations and learning themes in the programme materials, rather than a confirmed daily itinerary. Faculty, campus access, accommodation, outputs and itinerary are subject to final confirmation. Previous photographs and examples do not guarantee identical experiences or outputs. Organised by Thescend; university names identify locations and areas of exploration, rather than university sponsorship or endorsement.

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