TESTIMONIALS: STUDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SUMMER
BRIDGE
"Through all of its academic activities, an other events, Summer
Bridge links the gap of fear, anxiety, and apprehension that are
characteristic of entering freshman and sheds light on each student’s
work ethic and time management skills via a rigorous, yet necessary,
class schedule. More importantly, the students are able to create
friendships that will last not only through the remaining days of Summer
Bridge, but throughout the school year and life. Having been a
participant of Summer Bridge 2004, I can honestly say that there is
nothing more beneficial or helpful."
Henry Patterson III,
Summer Bridge 2004
"If you plan on spending your summer at home
or at work, think again. You are going to miss an opportunity of a
lifetime if you don't join Summer Bridge. Like me, you will meet new
incoming freshmen, experience a fun and exciting twist to college
classes, and experience the unknown side of UCSD. Not only will you have
a smoother transition into your first year of college, but more
importantly the program is FREE!"
Zachry Hidalgo,
Summer Bridge 2004
"Summer Bridge is something I'll never forget.
From making new friends, to falling in love, to studying about things
that I actually care about, I believe this program created an awesome
start to my college education. It was challenging but that made it all
the better in the end. Summer Bridge showed me that college is an
experience, not just another G.P.A."
Aaron Mohammadi,
Summer Bridge 2004
"I cannot imagine a better way that I could
have spent my summer than in Summer Bridge. The program prepared me to
successfully overcome the academic challenges of UCSD. In addition, I
was able to meet amazing students and staff who continue to serve as my
support networks."
Stephanie Akpa,
Summer Bridge 2001
"My college career wouldn’t have been the same
without attending the Summer Bridge program. It provided the experience
of a lifetime because it gave me the opportunity to meet faculty and
staff on UCSD’s campus and to become accustomed to the quarter system. I
also made some of my best friends at Summer Bridge and obtained a job as
a writing tutor. I couldn’t imagine how my life would be without having
attended Summer Bridge!"
Chaka Campbell,
Summer Bridge 2002
"The fear I had about my transition to college
was destroyed by Summer Bridge. The program allowed me to make "bridges"
with faculty, staff, and friends who helped me get passed the initial
intimidations of college, which allowed me to make the most of my
academic and social life. SB has expanded my horizons and showed me to
strive through the difficult facets of this new life at college. The
benefits of SB are not restricted to that one month, but have continued
throughout my academic career."
Amanda Dea,
Summer Bridge 2004
"Any anxiety and intimidations that
I anticipated for my approaching first year in college were
alleviated through the Summer Bridge Program. It helped me to
get a “feel” for the work, time, and effort needed to achieve
success in the college atmosphere. It also provided me with a
network of staff that further assisted my transition to UCSD, as well as students that have truly
become my closest friends. I can honestly say that my first year in
college would not have been as satisfying if I had not gone through the
experience of Summer Bridge."
Elijah Cartagena,
Summer Bridge 2005
"I knew that coming to college would be a
struggle for me, moving hundreds of miles away from home, not knowing
anyone here in San Diego. But in just the four weeks spent at Summer
Bridge, I made 150 life-altering friendships, and went through
challenging experiences each and every day that shaped me as an
individual. Summer Bridge has definitely been the most satisfying,
beneficial, and rewarding experience at UCSD."
Jessica Sabogal,
Summer Bridge 2005
CONTACT INFORMATION:
OASIS Transition Program Help Line (858) 534-2801, or email
otp@ucsd.edu
