Kids in College: Journal 1

Journal Entry #1 – Dunbar visit Sept. 22 – What did you learn from the visit with regard to the school climate and opportunities for the students?

         Upon arriving at Dunbar, I was very surprised to see the size of the campus and the facilities that were offered there. We were fortunate enough to visit on athletic team picture day. So as many of my eager classmates and I anxiously waited for our tour to begin, Tyler and I observed the behaviors of the cheerleading squad, the football team, and the cross country team. We began to realize that these kids were rushing to be older and were trying to act as if they were in there 20’s. It was very easy to recognize that it was all an act when one of the students’ parents approached them. The demeanor of the kids changed completely.  This gave me an idea of what to expect from our students here at the Kids in College program.   

         During our tour at Dunbar, I was very impressed by what they had to offer their students. I especially excited to see the etymology center. I distinctly remember wishing that I had something like that available to me when I was in middle school. It was also nice to see that the faculty and staff were so involved in the engagement of the students. I look forward to meeting the students who will be in our program, and I look forward to exploring the field of education.