Over the last five weeks I’ve been taking summer classes and living in the dorms. During this time I truly believe I have grown more mentally strong in such a way that I feel confident that I can achieve what I want in life if I put enough work into it.
On Tuesday, I went along with my supervisor, Melissa DiMotto, to First Lady Jessica Doyle’s visit to campus where she met with students in UW-Whitewater’s pre-college summer programs. The first group she met with was GEAR UP. What made me so happy about seeing this young group of kids was the fact that more than half of them are from my hometown of Racine. I was happy to see that by coming here they’re trying to do something with their lives. The second group was the ACT Preparation Camp. The students in that camp are all around my age and are all working on going on to higher education. The King/Chavez Scholars were the third group and it includes UW-Whitewater undergraduate students who have been through the pre-college camps and know what it’s like to be in our (Upward Bound students’) shoes.
Yesterday, I got to go sit in on a listening session that was being held by Chancellor Richard Telfer. These sessions are for faculty and staff to come and give feedback and share any concerns that they may have. Some of the things that were touched on were transportation, security and the library. I think having these types of meetings are good because it gives everyone a voice on campus.
This past Wednesday I went on a golf outing to the Oaks Golf Course with Dr. Roger Pulliam who is assistant vice chancellor of Academic Support Services at UW-Whitewater. We golfed with Dr. Richard McGregory who is director of the McNair Scholars Program at UW-Whitewater, Jerry Kenney, a former infielder for the New York Yankees in 1967, Dr. Henry Frierson who is dean of the Graduate School at the University of Florida and Tyler Mahoney, another student in the Upward Bond Program. The golf outing was a fundraiser for the College of Arts and Communication.
I started taking golf lessons two weeks ago and yesterday was my first time out playing. We played 18 holes and my team shot a 72.We played in teams of three. Dr. Pulliam, Dr. Frierson and Tyler were on one team and Kenney, Dr. McGregory and I were on another. The first hole I shot horrible, but afterward I was more relaxed. Dr. McGregory taught me how to play the game and how to shoot par. Kenney showed me how to drive and that was really successful. Going on the outing gave me time to relax and clear my mind and try something new that I’m pretty good at. I look forward to continue playing the wonderful game of golf.
On Monday June 30, I met with UW-Whitewater Alumni Director Tommie Jones Jr., Young Auditorium Advancement Officer Ben Strand and College of Education Advancement Officer Randall Upton. Tommie’s job as alumni director is to work with the university advancement officers to create warm and inviting programs for UW-Whitewater alumni. Ben helps raise funds for the Young Auditorium. Randall primary job is to work with many alumni and friends to help raise money for the College Education.
Currently, these three men are working together to hold an alumni event on Wednesday, October 15, when the Aquila Theatre Company comes to Whitewater. The event will include dinner in the Kachel Center followed by “The Comedy of Errors” play in the Young Auditorium.
Some of the things I learned from this meeting were that planning an event such as this one is not as easy as it may seem. A reason for this could be because someone else could be trying to rent the same place you are at the same time. Or you can’t seem to find a place to host. Even though you may have problems you still hope for the best and two of the key things you hope for in an event of this type are a good turnout and that your guests feel good and welcome.
I think having any of these three jobs would probably be a little challenging. Challenging because you always have to be on top of your game. Then you have a huge responsibility and others always depend on you. You also have to take initiative of any situation thrown at you and you will never know what it’ll be. On top of that you will have to keep a pretty neat schedule and make time for all events and tasks
My name is Edward Fitch and I am a member of the Upward Bound Program. Over the last two weeks I have been living here on campus doing various activities and going to school.
This week I got to see professional salsa dancers and take part in the dance; I found out I’m pretty good at it. I think it was good for me to experience a new type of cultural dance that is fun and energetic.
Yesterday I began to practice for the ACT. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Even though it takes a really long time I stuck it out and got an 18 on it “my first time.รข” I will also be taking the “real one” once again before the program ends. The score I want to get by my senior year in high school is a 28 or higher.
I’ve also been working in the Marketing and Media Relations office in Hyer. So far it has been a good experience, the people around me are positive and that creates a good atmosphere for me to work in. I have just finished doing my first project for work. I got to type up many profiles about the students in the Upward Bound Program in which I had them fill out a survey I made up about when, where and why they chose the Upward Bound Program and how long they had been in the program.
Throughout my two weeks on campus I have made friends and I’ve tackled every task that has been thrown at me. Next summer I’m planning on coming back to the Upward Bound Program and continuing to progress in my schoolwork and beginning to start looking for a future career.
My name is Edward Fitch and I’m a member of the UW-Whitewater Upward Bound program. When I started the program I was looking for a chance to experience what college life is like, live on campus and make new friends.
Since I’ve started the program, my classes are everything I thought they’d be. They’re pretty small with just six students. The professors present education from a new point of view and give us hands-on experience. Some of the classes I’m taking are: advanced Spanish, chemistry, literature, geometry and technology.
When school lets out, the students in the program have work experiences that are given to them. It may range from shredding papers to typing in an office building. Even though the job may be small, as an Upward Bound student you are obligated to hold yourself to a higher standard.
As part of my work experience I work in the university’s Marketing and Media Relations office, which is located in Hyer Hall on campus. Part of what I do is writing weekly blogs about my experiences here on campus and mini-profiles of the students in the Upward Bound Program to send to local hometown newspapers. So far I find it interesting. It’s a new environment and I’m looking forward to continuing on with it.
My name is Edward Fitch and I’m a student in the UW-Whitewater Upward Bound Program. I am 15 years old and I live in Racine, Wis., and attend William Horlick High School. I heard about Upward Bound through my counselor. What got me interested in the program was a chance to live on a college campus and to meet new people and also get a feel for what college life is like. This is my first summer in the program and I’m looking forward to continuing in the program throughout my next three years of high school.
I’m looking to get a new kind of experience and a chance to broaden my horizon. By doing this program I hope to attain memories that will last a lifetime and gain an easier access to college and higher education. What I enjoy most about the Upward Bound Program is you experience a new kind of hands-on experience and you gain a respect for yourself and those around you.
My name is Edward Fitch and I’m a student in the UW-Whitewater Upward Bound Program. I am 15 years old and I live in Racine, Wis., and attend William Horlick High School. I heard about Upward Bound through my counselor. What got me interested in the program was a chance to live on a college campus and to meet new people and also get a feel for what college life is like. This is my first summer in the program and I’m looking forward to continuing in the program throughout my next three years of high school.
I’m looking to get a new kind of experience and a chance to broaden my horizon. By doing this program I hope to attain memories that will last a lifetime and gain an easier access to college and higher education. What I enjoy most about the Upward Bound Program is you experience a new kind of hands-on experience and you gain a respect for yourself and those around you.