During the 5 weeks of the program, the children are introduced to higher education in a mentor-student relationship. The first 4 visits are structured informational sessions in which students from NC State talk about a different aspect of college life ranging from financial aid to dorm life to applications. The 5th and final visit is a campus tour of NC State where the students are allowed to see some of what they have been learning in the classroom. The goal of college bound is to encourage the students to stay in school, educate the class about the benefits and choices available as a student of a university, and to stress that such an educational experience is an option available to everyone. The songs invite everyone to sing together.
Music is truly a universal language.