The mindset of people in the Bay Area is inspiring - everyone is open, reachable, and eager to share knowledge. I would recommend this program to anyone in tech or entrepreneurship who wants to create more value and undrestand why Silicon Valley is such a hub for innovation.
ABC BootCamps
About
ABC BootCamps helps you grow, think bigger, and turn ideas into reality. Through company visits, projects with international teams, and sessions from founders and industry experts, you gain real-world skills, confidence, and a global network. It’s a hands-on experience that inspires, pushes your limits, and prepares you to succeed in the fast-moving world of business and innovation.
ABC BootCamps is not a typical study abroad program. It’s for students who don’t want to spend another semester just taking notes and waiting for “real life” to start. Here, learning happens where it actually matters. You step inside real companies, hear unfiltered stories from founders and industry professionals, and see how ideas turn into real careers. These moments don’t just teach you — they change how you think about your future and what’s possible for you.
In the classroom, you work in small, international teams on real projects. While the focus is on entrepreneurship and innovation, team projects are shaped around topics students care about: from business and technology to social impact, sustainability, or creative ideas. There are fewer lectures and more doing: discussing ideas, solving problems, and learning how to work with people from different backgrounds. You leave with practical skills — communication, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and pitching — that support your growth as a person, no matter what path you choose next.
ABC BootCamps takes place in Silicon Valley and Toronto, two of the best places in the world to be if you’re curious about startups, technology, and global business. Outside of sessions, you explore the city, travel, make friends from around the world, and build a network that stays with you long after the program ends. This experience is more than education. It’s confidence, clarity, and momentum. You gain new skills, real inspiration, and unforgettable memories — while having the time of your life and coming home knowing you didn’t just study abroad, you lived it.
Elias from France
Iris from Austria
The program's mix of lectures, workshops, and company visits gave me valuable insights, while California's diversity and my professor's enthusiasm left me inspired and eager to explore more.
Supriya from India
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, especially those who aren't sure where to start. It's a great way to get an introduction to the business world and experience a diverse, global community.
Nikola from Croatia
If you want to do something bigger, something greater, this program is for you. It inspired me to aim higher, and I'm sure it will leave you with lasting memories and valuable lessons for life.
5 Reasons for ABC BootCamps’s Success
- Learn by doing, not just listening Work on real projects in international teams and gain practical skills that help you tackle challenges in the real world.
- Connect with industry leaders Meet founders, investors, and experts who share insider knowledge, inspiration, and guidance for your future.
- Experience the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship Explore Silicon Valley and Toronto, visit top companies, and see first-hand how global business and startups operate.
- Build a global network Collaborate with peers from around the world and create connections that last beyond the program.
- Grow personally and professionally Boost your confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills while having an unforgettable, life-changing experience.
During ABC BootCamps, you stay on vibrant university campuses — San Jose State University (SJSU) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) — immersing yourself in the lifestyle of top global universities. Living and learning on campus, with all activities held in one place, give you the chance to fully engage, build friendships, and become part of a close-knit international community.
