Live-in

Immerse yourself
in a 24-7 experience.

Live on campus and explore dorm-life, campus vibes, hands-on lectures, labs and wonders of a three-meal cafeteria scene.

Live-in program

The Live-in experience is more than just living away from home—it’s about stepping into a dynamic community where curiosity, collaboration, and creativity thrive. For one unforgettable month, you’ll be placed at one of our 23 post-secondary campuses where you’ll connect in person with like-minded peers, dive into hands-on learning, and build lifelong friendships. Whether you’re from a big city or a small town, you’ll get to explore a different part of the country and experience university life first-hand. At Shad, we assign campuses based on fit—so you’ll land in an environment that helps you thrive, grow, and maybe even nerd out a little over the things you love most, with people who love them too.

The Thrill of New Experiences

“Kamloops is a city that not many young people are familiar with, but it’s really a beautiful city. The TRU campus is surrounded by nature and feels so quiet compared to Vancouver. We literally had deer coming up to us on campus, which was wild. We learned about birds and trees and things that were indigenous to the area, it was an awesome experience.”

– Angelina Hang
Shad alum, Alberta

A Day at Shad

What to expect

Shad runs 24/7 with a packed schedule of interactive learning, interdisciplinary design challenges, and unforgettable campus life. You’ll work closely in design teams to solve real-world problems, all while engaging with inspiring keynote speakers, professors, entrepreneurs, and innovators who connect what you’re learning to the world beyond the classroom. It’s a fully immersive experience that blends science, tech, arts, and business—bringing your future just a little closer, one exciting day at a time.

The Shad program follows a dynamic daily schedule, combining academic learning with hands-on experiences.

“Shad is great because you get to meet all these amazing people while living out this awesome opportunity to experience life on campus and go to classes and meet different professors to see what you’re interested in studying.”

Morning Sessions

Mornings typically feature engaging lectures and workshops.

Recreational Break

Physical activities and recreational breaks are included to promote well-being and teamwork.

Afternoon Projects

Afternoons focus on collaborative group projects.

Afternoon Sports

Active recreational time includes team sports that promote movement, build strength and spark connection.

Evening Events

Evenings often offer networking opportunities, guest speakers, or group events, ensuring participants stay connected and continue developing skills in creativity, leadership, and innovation.

Shad’s all-star teams

Shad brings together over 1,700 high-achieving students from across Canada with a team of passionate, experienced Program Directors who play a key role in guiding and inspiring the community.

“There’s something truly extraordinary that happens here. Each summer, I get to work with students from across Canada who develop into these brilliant individuals because they’ve been able to benefit from the collective experience at Shad.”

Kingsley Hurlington

Program Director

A Day at Shad

“Shad is great because you get to meet all these amazing people while living out this awesome opportunity to experience life on campus and go to classes and meet different professors to see what you’re interested in studying.”

Brooklyn Oulette