“Who wants fun for summer?” That’s what a friend of mine saw scribbled on a wall in a public restroom years ago. But for some reason, that phrase has stuck with me.So what are you going to do this summer? What is fun? Do you plan on lounging around on a beach, doing an internship, getting really smashed with friends you haven’t seen since high school?

Well, if “none of the above” is your answer, and you’re looking for something really extraordinary, look no farther than Duke University.

The Rhine Research Center offers an annual eight-week study program in Parapsychology (the study of paranormal psychological phenomena). The main topics covered are extrasensory perception (ESP), poltergeists, out-of-body experiences, apparitions, and other unexplained phenomena.

Established by J. B. Rhine in 1962, the center was an extension of his famous lab at Duke University.

Originally, the center was named the Foundation for Research on the Nature of Man but it was renamed in 1995.

Each program accepts only eight to 15 students per year to ensure the highest quality of personal instruction. Topics are presented in a variety of ways, ranging from lectures to workshops and experiments.

The great thing about all of this is you can actually get college credit for these courses! Unfortunately, though, you can also expect to pay college prices. Tuition for the eight-week program is $1250. Financial aid is available.

The guest faculty from recent years have included professors from Cornell, Wake Forest, Duke, and the University of Edinburgh (the only school in the world where you can get a doctorate in psychology but focus on parapsychology).

Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity of visiting this fine institution years ago. I was allowed access to their vast library and was also allowed to do some experiments.

ESP cards and related paraphernalia are sold to people who pass by and tourists. Keep in mind that this is one of the few places in the world that is seriously involved in parapsychology.

So, what am I doing this summer? Having fun, of course. What are you doing?