Summer 2012
Prior being admitted to the program, prospective students were asked to submit an application essay in which they explored the question of whether voting is a right or a privilege.
Oscar's application essay on voting
Oscar's application essay on voting
Seminar
Central to the Freedom and Citizenship program was an intensive three-week philosophy seminar called Freedom and Citizenship: Explorations in Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary Thought, led by Dr. Roosevelt Montás.
Learn more about the seminar
Learn more about the seminar
Field Trips
Students also attended a number of field trips to important places around New York City.
Learn more about these trips
Learn more about these trips