Spring Break
Program gives high school students 'Taste of College'
Incoming freshmen can pay $950 to simulate OSU experience this summer
Lisa Riordan and Nick Ngo
Issue date: 4/6/07 Section: News
High school students will be able to take a bite of the college experience as they attend "A Taste of College" this summer.
Now approaching its third year of operation, "A Taste of College" is aimed at high school students eager to experience college life.
It's one of the five programs from Oregon State University P-12 Outreach department.
"It's a lot of fun," said Dave Moore, program coordinator and P-12 high school program specialist. "We have room for 30 students, and I think we're going to be full this year. The applications are rolling in."
The program cost is $950, which includes tuition, OSU fees, room and board, field trips, textbooks and staffing.
Tryna Luton, P-12 outreach coordinator, said the program is a good opportunity for high school students to learn, ask questions and get a feel of what college life is. She said the program gives students more confidence as they enter college.
"Many high school students are afraid or uncertain of what college is like if they come to campus, this gives them a taste of that before they do it," Luton said.
Participants will stay in residence halls for two weeks, eating in nearby dining centers and sitting in on classes.
They will also be exploring campus, and are set to tour the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the tsunami wave center.
Students can also take advantage of Dixon Recreation Center, the Valley Library and campus computer labs.
"We really do it all here," Moore said. "We want students to be comfortable in their transition to college."
"We give them tips on surviving the first week of college. We try and prevent the first week woes," Moore said.
Participants can meet with an adviser in their area of interest and learn about potential career options. They will receive advice on everything from time-management to dealing with stress.
"There's a lot of personal growth," Moore said. "They learn a lot about themselves."
Now approaching its third year of operation, "A Taste of College" is aimed at high school students eager to experience college life.
It's one of the five programs from Oregon State University P-12 Outreach department.
"It's a lot of fun," said Dave Moore, program coordinator and P-12 high school program specialist. "We have room for 30 students, and I think we're going to be full this year. The applications are rolling in."
The program cost is $950, which includes tuition, OSU fees, room and board, field trips, textbooks and staffing.
Tryna Luton, P-12 outreach coordinator, said the program is a good opportunity for high school students to learn, ask questions and get a feel of what college life is. She said the program gives students more confidence as they enter college.
"Many high school students are afraid or uncertain of what college is like if they come to campus, this gives them a taste of that before they do it," Luton said.
Participants will stay in residence halls for two weeks, eating in nearby dining centers and sitting in on classes.
They will also be exploring campus, and are set to tour the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the tsunami wave center.
Students can also take advantage of Dixon Recreation Center, the Valley Library and campus computer labs.
"We really do it all here," Moore said. "We want students to be comfortable in their transition to college."
"We give them tips on surviving the first week of college. We try and prevent the first week woes," Moore said.
Participants can meet with an adviser in their area of interest and learn about potential career options. They will receive advice on everything from time-management to dealing with stress.
"There's a lot of personal growth," Moore said. "They learn a lot about themselves."
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