The program, called Bridges to the Future, is designed for teen-agers who are intimidated by higher education, to the point that they may never even consider going to college, according to Roland Jones, NU's regional director of student services.
Eighth grade is the pivotal point.
We want to get these kids thinking about college before they enter high school so that they will be more focused on their studies. By replicating a day at college, Jones hopes to erase the misconceptions that may have some young people thinking college is too hard, too expensive or too inaccessible. Psychologist Dr. Denise Eytchison will share information about careers in counseling and the behavioral sciences. Mr. Michael Tomazin will provide hands-on instruction about the Web and futures in technology. Students will be randomly placed in groups and assigned to an advisor who will assist the students and answer their questions as they move from class to class.