Summer Scholars: PCCSS' College Experiences - 2

 

Summer Scholars: PCCSS' College Experiences

This is Season 4 Episode 2 of the Putnam Proud Podcast.

 

During this summer, scholars from PCMS and PCHS embarked on an educational journey to three different college campuses to immerse themselves in the "College Life" for a week. They stayed in dormitories, ate in cafeterias, and deepened their knowledge of admission criteria, time management, and financial literacy. The Albany State University (ASU), Oxford College of Emory University, and Davidson College Summer Promise programs were aimed at giving rising 9th graders to seniors a taste of college life to boost their confidence and interest in staying committed to high school and pursuing higher education.

 

Each campus experience was unique, offering various activities tailored to the location and community. For instance, students at the Oxford Summer Experience participated in STEAM labs, life skills workshops, and college and career readiness sessions. Meanwhile, at ASU, scholars delved into subjects such as Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics, Physics, Mathematics, and Writing. The scholars also visited educational sites like the Albany Civil Rights Museum, the Riverquarium, Thronateeska, Chehaw Park and Zoo, and Jimmy's Hot Dogs, linked to the Albany Civil Rights Movement.

 

The programs concluded with parents and school leaders visiting the universities to witness the students' presentations on their week-long learning experiences. These summer initiatives aimed to foster enduring relationships between university faculty, PCHS staff, students, and families. We are #PutnamProud of these opportunities and look forward to continuing to offer them to our students in the future.

 

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Length - 43:14

 

The music in the opening and closing is from Soul Shifters. It is called Honey Bee.

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