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Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge to Success Bootcamp

The Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge to Success Bootcamp is a pre-semester program open to incoming first-year talented students who have been enrolled in one of the LEADS Institute's signature scholar programs: the Humanities and Social Science (HASS) Scholars Program or the Dean's STEMM Scholars Program. The Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge to Success Bootcamp will help students develop success strategies to ease the transition from high school to college, increase knowledge of campus resources and support services, network with key leaders, faculty, and staff on campus, and build a sense of community and belonging.

Our Goals

  • Learn strategies for academic success (study and time management skills)
  • Network with College of Arts and Science and Miami University faculty, administrator, and staff
  • Connect with your personal Academic Advisor in the College of Arts and Science
  • Review mathematics, chemistry, and biology concepts (STEMM Scholars)
  • Build a sense of community and belonging (peers, staff, faculty)
  • Increase knowledge of campus resources and academic support services
  • Build confidence in making the transition to college
  • Participate in professional development and team-building activities

Featured Activities at Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge to Success Bootcamp

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Obtain

Obtain key strategies for success in rigorous college courses from Miami faculty and advice from HASS and STEMM Scholars Ambassadors on how to succeed in college
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Connect

Connect and network with CAS Deans, faculty members, administrators, staff on campus, and CAS Academic Advisors on class scheduling, degree completion, and time management
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Identify

Identify and leverage strengths through CliftonStrengths Assessment tool
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Explore

Explore exciting opportunities with CAS Student Organizations and tour Miami buildings as you walk your fall course schedule 

There is no cost to the student to attend the camp. All housing, dining, and activities will be covered as part of the Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge to Success Bootcamp. All expenses for the parent/guardian and student's Welcome Reception on the first day (move-in) of the boot camp will be covered by the program.

Koschik and Hara Summer Bridge To Success Bootcamp 2024*

Monday, August 19 - Tuesday, August 21 

*students will also participate in MADE at Miami

 

For general inquiries, contact Carolyn Craig at craigcs@MiamiOH.edu or 513.529.1234

This Bootcamp is only open to incoming first-year STEMM or HASS-eligible students who have been accepted into the STEMM or HASS Scholar Programs.

LEADS Institute - College of Arts and Science

The LEADS Institute is an Academic Excellence and Leadership Accelerator in the College of Arts and Science that provides innovative, high-touch and comprehensive student-success programming to accelerate talented students' successful transition to and in college and strengthen their potential to become competitive candidates for graduate and professional school or competitive employment opportunities.

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