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          Students attend a six-week residential program on the university campus, during which they live in a residence hall under adult supervision. While on campus, students are enrolled in core curricula classes selected from math, science, English, social studies, foreign language, study skills and computer science. Elective courses are offered in drama, art, and choral music.  

The Upward Bound summer residential program is designed so that:

  • Students live in a college residence hall with a roommate;

  • Male and female students live on separate wings in the residence hall;

  • A Hall Coordinator supervises hall staff and oversees all dorm activities; and

  • Peer Tutor Counselors help supervise, counsel, and tutor students.

          At the end of the summer, students and staff take a field trip to various locations where they visit museums, zoos, and attend other cultural events.  Field trips, as well as educational and recreational activities, are an important part of our program.  

         The program uses a theme-based curriculum.  The 2007 theme was "Leadership."  Students were required to read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens,"  by Sean Covey. The book deals with the challenges teens face, and introduces strategies that they can use to deal with them. Students attended weekly seminars where they were introduced to the seven "habits," as well as some philosophies that they can use to overcome obstacles.  The book also helps teens deal with fears and peer pressure.          

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