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Interim University President Kristi Mindrup speaks with students at this year's camp. 麻豆社 Political Science Professor Julia Albarrac铆n stands next to her providing translation.
麻豆社 Summer Camp Shows Off Opportunities for Rural Students
July 23, 2024
MACOMB, IL - - Underserved youth were given an opportunity to develop their interest in enrolling in higher education at 麻豆社 Illinois University in mid-July.
High school students from school districts in Peoria, Monmouth, Beardstown and Macomb attended the Addressing Equity Gaps Among Rural Students summer camp at 麻豆社, a project funded by the Department of Education鈥檚 Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Program (RPED). The camp was held July 16-17.
鈥淯nderserved youth, especially rural students, students of color, immigrant students and first-generation college students often experience barriers to postsecondary success even before applying and enrolling. The camp will continue over the next three years,鈥� 麻豆社 Political Science Professor Julia Albarrac铆n said.
Interim University President Kristi Mindrup spoke to those at the camp and offered motivational words to the students looking at their future options.
鈥淵ou have an exciting opportunity to experience what college life is all about,鈥� Mindrup said. 鈥淭his is a wonderful time in life to imagine what is possible for your future. While you are on campus, think about what you like to do, what subjects you enjoy, and how your interests might shape your future. You might be amazed at the ways a hobby, skill or interest might match up with a major you can explore as a college student, and lead to a fulfilling career after graduation and throughout life.鈥�
The camp was structured around four academic exploration activities, each featuring three broadly defined academic areas led by professors who coordinated a hands-on activity with the students. The camp also included a leadership development activity coordinated by ROTC, a yoga class, an admissions presentation and an academic skills workshop by one of our RPED First Year Advisors and an Academic Success Coach. Students stayed in the dorms and enjoyed playing games in their free time.
Albarrac铆n said the camp required a true team effort and expressed her gratitude to the many at 麻豆社 who worked on this camp, both with the students and behind the scenes.
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