I've heard that SUNY offers a variety of unique classes for high school students, so I'm trying to explore some options. Has anyone here taken, or know of any cool high school level classes at SUNY that's different from the regular curriculum?
If you're looking for high school-level courses that are unique and different from the regular curriculum, many SUNY community colleges and four-year institutions offer programs aimed at high school students. Under these programs, the courses you take would likely be actual college courses that you get credit for, but they're designed to be accessible to high school students.
For example, Monroe Community College (part of the SUNY system) has a dual-enrollment program where high school students can take college courses and receive both high school and college credit. The college course offerings are diverse and range from disciplines such as business, humanities, mathematics, sciences, and many more.
There's also the Hudson Valley Community College's "College in the High School" program, which partners with local high schools to offer college-level courses in class settings students are already comfortable in. This could include one-of-its-kind fields of study like Advanced Manufacturing Technology or Nondestructive Testing.
Lastly, the Fashion Institute of Technology (another SUNY system college) has pre-college courses available for high school students, which provide you an opportunity to explore creative fields (like a course in 3D Design and Prototyping) that might not be available in your regular high school curriculum.
However, keep in mind that offerings may vary. It's best to research the specific SUNY institution's website or reach out to them directly to understand what unique courses are currently available for high school students.
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