PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 4 weeks
- Age / stage
- 11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Practise interviewing, reporting and editing for print, audio and video.
How the programme works
Medill Cherubs practise interviewing, reporting and editing across media. Lectures, field experiences and newsroom exercises introduce journalistic work.
Eligibility and international applicants
The institute is designed for students entering their final year of high school.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Academic programme
- Topics or methods mentioned in the programme description: Journalism. Official source ↗
Fit and preparation
Interview a source and write a short reported story to practise verification and revision.
Try this before you apply
Interview two people about a school event. Write a verifiable lead and mark claims supported by only one person.
Frequently asked questions
How can a writer try reporting?
Conduct an interview, check the evidence and revise the story in response to an editor's questions.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.medill.northwestern.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
