Activities

The transition for students from high school into college can be difficult as they are often required to adapt to new environments and learning styles that may be different from what they have experienced previously. This panel discussion will provide tips to help high school students take the next step of the educational journey in preparation for college success.

Current high school students, who will soon be first-generation college students, are invited to join us for this interactive information session that will include helpful advice from experienced staff, direction to resources and other details on how to become a successful first-generation student on a college campus.   

¿Estás tratando de encontrar tu lista de cosas por hacer para la universidad? Permita que la línea de meta del proyecto lo ayude a comprender los pasos que necesitará para ser admitido e inscribirse en una universidad. Esta sesión será en español y está dirigida a estudiantes de secundaria de primera generación que tal vez no sepan cómo alcanzar sus metas de educación superior.

Going from high school to college is a new and exciting time. Join us for an interactive panel with student leaders from the Multicultural Engagement Center to learn more about what life is like for a college student.

Watch a short presentation on what a typical day looks like for a student in the College of Natural Sciences, then chat with current students in a live Q&A. Depending on the volume of audience questions, this program may run longer than 30 minutes.

Campus life can be stressful! Throughout the college journey, the ability to summon motivation can make the difference between success and struggle. In this session, get a taste of some approaches for managing motivation from an expert in educational psychology and student well-being. Parents and family members also encouraged to attend.

Do you want to travel the world? Our award-winning global programs give students a project-based academic internship with real world experience in three dynamic and rapidly changing cities - Beijing, Cape Town and San Jose, Costa Rica.  Hear from some of our students who have traveled to China, South Africa, and beyond. Don't let the world pass you by, instead "Go Global."