It is the summer program that most prepares students for the realities of college life. During the six weeks, all students live on campus in residence halls. I know I can work and live with anybody. During the summers, I also had the opportunity to spend time in the biology department and meet some of the professors. I left feeling confident in my career plans.
Some students come to Spring Hill, but most go where their financial aid packages are most abundant.
The philosophy behind the program is to motivate and encourage these students to become successful, not only in life, but also in their social and cultural attitudes. Our goals are to get these students through high school, into college and have them succeed in college by graduating and either pursuing additional education or becoming productive members of society. His interest in Upward Bound began before he even entered high school, when his sister was enrolled in the program. After being accepted to Upward Bound, Dowell admitted it was not as much fun as he had expected. It was hard the first year, having to give up my Saturdays and summer to study.