Hope’s Graduate Support Program has been quite busy this spring! Between eighth grade high school placement, after-school programs, community service hours, job placement, and tutoring, Ms. Holiday and our Hope alumni have had a full plate! Through a grant from Verizon, and with the help of Ms. Sarah Fox, Hope’s new graduate support program associate, the program has added taking Hope’s alumni on college tours to their schedules.
As college is on the horizon for many of our alumni, we know an important part of the college selection process is taking a tour. So far, Ms. Holiday and Ms. Fox have taken the alumni on tours of La Salle University, Millersville University, and Temple University. On the tours, the alumni were able to see the campus, as well as learn about the academic programs and extracurricular activities each of these schools have to offer. Hope’s alumni were also able to speak with college admissions counselors, ask questions, and find out about what it takes to be successful in college.
What did the alumni like about the college tours? Sophomore Briana says, “This was my first time visiting a college. I like that I was able to see the dorms, and see what college life is all about.”
Our college explorations are not over yet! Later this spring, the Hope alumni crew will be visiting Gywnedd Mercy University, the Community College of Philadelphia, and Cabrini University. We are all excited to see what these schools have to offer!
If you would like to assist in setting up additional tours, send an email to Mr. Holiday.