High school students who participate in the AIM Institute's College Bound Clubs (CBCs) and College Access Program (CAP) were offered a taste of college life. Spending time on campus, visiting with college students, working with professors, and networking with professionals are just a few of the benefits students gained through their College Bound University experience.
The 150 students who are enrolled in CBCs at Papillion - La Vista, Papillion - La Vista South, Thomas Jefferson and the two CAP Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools participated in one or more of these classes:
Coming Up Events:
Local Culture & Flavor
Date: June 20 – 23, 2011
Location: Grace University (Omaha)
The Omaha/Council Bluffs metro area is rich in history! Learn about the great beginnings of the buildings, landmarks, and people who make this region so great! Get a taste of local ethnic cuisine as well.
Have Fun With IT
DAte: June 27 – 30, 2011
Location: UNO – College of IS&T (south campus)
Do you enjoy using computers to learn, interact with others, and create interesting projects? Then this is the academy for you! Learn advanced programming techniques that allow your creative juices to flow and experience hands-on technology activities that are definitely outside-of-the-box! Priority will be given to students who did not attend last year's Multiply IT, Shape IT, Build IT academy.
Know How to Get There: College Exploration
Date: July 18 – 21, 2011
Road trip!! Well, with a good purpose anyway. As the title suggests, this academy allows you to explore and compare colleges (2 year community, 4 year private, and 4 year public universities) through campus visits. Throughout the academy, students will reflect on the similarities and differences of the types of colleges as well as begin preparing for college and scholarship application process.
Priority given to incoming juniors and seniors.
UNMC Medical Academy
Date: July 19 - 28, 2011
Location: University of Nebraska Medical Center
This academy offers two weeks of observation and engagement with medical professionals. First time participants only! Site Coordinator approval is required due to limited number of participants. An additional application from UNMC as well as additional information will be provided to you upon final selection by Site Coordinator.
Rolling the Dice Your Senior Year
Date: Thursday, Aug 8 – 11, 2011 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Location: College of St. Mary
Incoming seniors, class of 2012! Your attendance is required at this academy as you prepare for the busy and exciting year ahead. Increase your odds of getting into the best college and obtaining scholarship money during this week of intense preparation. You will explore information on a variety of colleges, plan your financial needs for college, write scholarship essays, and learn how to stay organized throughout the college planning process.
The College Bound University is funded by a U.S. Department of Education Upward Bound grant and Iowa West Foundation grant. For more information contact:
Stefanie Marshall
Site Coordinator
402.345.5025
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