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.