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      IU Northwest’s Summer Bridge program aims to build confidence in new students

      Thursday, July 22, 2021

      Free, week-long introduction prepares students for their first year of college with opportunities to explore academic interests, make connections, and more

      Indiana University Northwest invites all incoming students enrolled in the Fall 2021 semester to get a jumpstart on college with its week-long Summer Bridge program taking place on Monday, August 16 through Thursday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Friday, August 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. It will be held in-person on the IU Northwest campus and also include off-campus field trips.

      The goal of Summer Bridge is to help students prepare for college classes, explore new interests, gain confidence, and form connections with fellow students, peer mentors, and faculty.

      Students will explore different degree programs and career paths by participating in hands-on activities and field trips in the arts and humanities, social and behavior sciences, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The week will end with a "Student Showcase" and special group event (picnic, field trip, or other group activity).

      Kris Huysken, associate professor of geology and Summer Bridge organizer, said “The goal is for students to feel inspired and to develop deeper connections, both to IU Northwest, and their own educational paths. This is more critical than ever for our students who are returning to campus post pandemic.”

      She added, “Throughout the week, students will work and learn together. Whether measuring water quality in local rivers and lagoons, or constructing original performance pieces, students will collaborate to create something new and original, and share their scholarship with others.”

      Financial incentives

      Students who successfully complete Summer Bridge will earn a $250 credit to help pay for books for their first year at IU Northwest. They will also have the option to earn college credit by applying their Summer Bridge experience towards the Freshman Seminar class (F116).

      Summer Bridge is free and open to all incoming students, but space is limited. Register at iun.edu/coas-summer-bridge/.

      For more information, contact Candace Clark.

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