SSS Summer Bridge Program Analysis

It was such a new and exciting chapter in my life when I finally decided to committ to Lock Haven, but the novelty of starting college slowly started to wear off when it dawned on me that the transition was going to be bittersweet. I was extremely nervous for move in day to come because I knew settling in and being away from home could either go bad or very smooth. Luckily, I was fourtunate to be apart of the SSS Summer Bridge program because my transition as a new incoming freshman could not have gone any better. The program has taught me the ins and outs of being a successful student at Lock Haven. During the Summer Bridge program, I was able to get a feel on what being a college student was like. Although at first, waking up extra early to …show more content…
One of the workshops that stuck out to me was the one that we had to write down some of our goals and dreams and ways we can achieve them. That specific workshop taught me the importance of baby steps to take that would help lead me to reach my short term and long term goals. Ever since, I have been writing down little personal tasks to complete which would eventually led me to reaching my goals. Another one of my favorite SSS activities was when we took a cultural trip to New York City. It was a very fun and exciting experience because we had the opportunity to get off campus and explore a city that is completely different from Lock Haven. Last but not least, what especially helped me through my first semester at Lock Haven were my peer mentors, Dr. Gainer and Dr. Story because they all were constantly encouraging me and the other members of the program to be our best and they were openly there for me whenever I needed help academically or emotionally. The SSS program is one of the best things to happen to me as far as being a new college student. I hope to one day become a SSS peer mentor to help and encourage other new