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Who:               64 High School and High School Graduates
 
What:              Upward Bound Students to Move into Campus Residences
 
When:             Sunday, June 18 from 3 to 6 p. m. (Best time for photo opportunities)
 
Where:            Camden Miramar Student Residences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

High School Students and Recent Grads to Experience Campus Living as Part of Upward Bound’s Summer Academic Institute 

High school students and recent graduates participating in the Upward Bound program will move into the Camden Miramar student residences on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus for the second installment of their Summer Academic Institute on Sunday, June 18 from 3 to 6 p. m.

The 64 participants in the Summer Academic Institute are separated into two groups, Bridge students and Non-Bridge students. The Non-Bridge students, who range from grades 9 through 12, are taking non-credit enrichment courses such as English, Spanish, journalism, government, and cultural awareness. Bridge students are high school graduates who, depending on their major, are enrolled in one or two classes at A&M-Corpus Christi for the summer sessions. With the flexibility of the Bridge Students schedules, students have an opportunity to be placed at different job sites on campus.

For the first three weeks of the program, participants commuted to and from the University. With the help of Camden Miramar properties, students will experience campus living for the second part of the six-week Summer Academic Institute.

Upward Bound is a year-round project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps generate the skills and motivation necessary for students to complete high school and pursue a higher education. The program is offered at Ray, Miller, Moody and West Oso high schools.