THE PASSPORT
The Newsletter of Upward Bound at Western Kentucky University
Education is the key to unlocking the
world, a passport to freedom.”
—Oprah Winfrey
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It’s almost SUMMER TIME!!! WOW--- how time flies! I would like to thank you for another successful Upward Bound school year! Your attendance to the Upward Bound school visits and participation in the Saturday activities was outstanding. Congratulations to the class of 2015! Thank you for completing the necessary steps of graduation and postsecondary admissions!
As you know the WKU Upward Bound program has experienced many exciting transitions. As the WKU TRIO Director, I
am excited about our new staff, curriculum, activities, and
Summer Component! For those who are not participating in the
2015 summer component please use your summer vacation
time wisely. For those of you who are participating in our Summer Component, I look forward to seeing you soon.
Although our summer hours are slightly different, our office is
open and our staff is available. Feel free to contact us by
phone, email, FaceBook or stop by our office located on
WKU’s campus in Jones Jaggers Hall. Thanks again and enjoy your SUMMER!
~Martha Sales
UPWARD BOUND MISSION
The WKU Upward Bound program is a federally funded TRiO project which provides motivational, educational, and cultural enrichment to qualified high school students in order to prepare them for
success in post-secondary education.
UPWARD
BOUND
CLASS OF
2015
The Upward
Bound Class of
2015 will be
spreading across
four states and
two branches of
the military with
their postgraduation
plans.
UB students will
attend Bellarmine University,
Morehead State
University, Western Kentucky
University, South
Central Kentucky
Community and
Technical College, and Volunteer State Community College.
McK’la Burgess
has joined the
United State Army, and Daniel
Gonzalez has
joined the United
States Marine
Corps.
CONGRATULATIONS UPWARD BOUND SENIORS
ALLEN COUNTYSCOTTSVILLE
BUTLER COUNTY
EDMONSON COUNTY
Ciara Bolden
Emily Bledsoe
Shantel Biggers
Allison Howard
McK’la Burgess
Daniel Gonzalez
Caleb Renfrow
Miranda Hudson
Whitney Moran
Barry Washer
Jordan Napier
Kyla LeAnn Turner
RUSSELLVILLE
HART COUNTY
Tre’vian Patterson
LOGAN COUNTY
James Biggs
Faith Thomas
Maddison Thaxton
Casey Corey
SENIOR RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
Upward Bound held a senior recognition luncheon on Saturday, April 18 at Gondolier Restaurant in Bowling Green. UB staff and nine seniors shared their favorite UB memories, and talked about their postgraduation plans as they dined on Italian cuisine.
TRIO Director Martha Sales spoke to the group on the importance of plugging in and charging up to good
influences.
Students were given certificates, a senior “survival kit”, and bag full of goodies. By far the most eagerly
anticipated gift was the red and white Upward Bound honor cords. “I’ve been waiting for this,” said Butler
County High School student Ciara Bolden as she unwrapped her cord. Unfortunately, some of our seniors
were unable to attend, but we wish the entire Upward Bound Class of 2015 the best as they take this important next step.
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COLLEGE TOURs
TRIO COLLEGE FAIR & tour
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to
get
to
know
some colleges better.
some colleges better.
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SUMMER PROGRAM FACTS
DATES
MOVE IN INFO
Summer Program:
MOVE IN: JUNE 7
CLASSES BEGIN: JUNE 8
MOVE OUT: JULY 2
TRIP: JULY 6 THROUGH JULY 9
MOVE IN: JUNE 7
CHECK IN BETWEEN 3-5PM
PARENT/STUDENT
ORIENTATION: 5-5:30PM
PARENTS DEPART: 5:30 PM
SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS
CAN BRING CARS, BUT MUST
TURN KEYS OVER TO A TC
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. MUST
FOLLOW PARKING RULES. FINES
WILL NOT BE PAID BY UB.
The Big Eight Rules
UB has the BIG EIGHT7rules
which, if broken, will result in
your dismissal from UB.
1) Alcohol, illegal drugs, and
weapons/fireworks are not
permitted.
2) Having a member of the
opposite sex in your resi*
dence hall room at any time is
strictly prohibited.
3) UB students cannot leave
campus at any time without
the approval of UB staff.
4) Students must be in their
respective residence hall on
their floor by 10:00 p.m.
5) Students are not allowed to
remain in or return to their
residence hall room during a
weekend.
6) Students are not to have
any contact of a sexual na*
ture.
7) Destruction of University
property is forbidden.
8) Blatant disrespect for WKU/
UB staff
Additional policies will be cov*
ered in the parent/student ori*
entation
TYPICAL DAY
6:45 - 7:00
7:15 - 7:45
8:00 - 9:00
9:15 - 10:15
10:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:15
12:30 - 1:30
1:45 - 2:45
3:00 - 3:45
3:45 - 5:00
5:00 - 6:00
6:15 - 8:15
8:30 -9:30
10:00
Wake up!
Breakfast
Academic classes
Academic classes
Academic classes
Lunch
Academic classes
Academic classes
Enrichment Presentations/Electives
Free time
Dinner
Evening activities
Study Hall
Curfew and quiet time (until 6:45 AM)
WHAT TO BRING
shorts for recreation and outings
tennis shoes
swimming suit
personal toiletries**toothpaste,
toothbrush, shampoo, soap, deo*
dorant, etc.
dressy clothes for special activities
dress shoes
alarm clock
bedside lamp
linens**to fit a twin size bed
pillow
blanket
towels
bag for dirty clothes
sweater/jacket for night activities
clothes hangers
hair dryer
aspirin/tylenol
paper and pens/pencils
sunscreen
tennis racket, other sports equip*
ment
radio/stereo
television
computer and printer
surge protector
extension cords
3*2 prong adapters
iron
umbrella
musical instruments
sunglasses
camera
bicycle**you must arrange own
transportation of bike
posters for room**no nails on walls.
You can bring adhesive hooks/
mounting tape for posters
WHAT NOT TO BRING
pets
explosives: fireworks, sparklers,
etc.
toasters, grills, hotplates, etc.
large amounts of cash
drugs or alcohol
anything very valuable**bring at
your own risk
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BRIDGE PROGRAM FACTS
DATES
MOVE IN INFO
BRIDGE Program:
MOVE IN: JUNE 7
CLASSES BEGIN: JUNE 8
MOVE OUT: JULY 2
MOVE IN: JUNE 7
CHECK IN TIME: ANYTIME
BEFORE 6 PM
BRIDGE ORIENTATION: 6 PM
IN PFT LOBBY—MR. VEASEY
WILL DISTRIBUTE TEXTBOOKS.
CLASSES
COMM 145: Intro to Public Speaking
SOC 100: Intro to Sociology
STOP
If you are not prepared to work
in these classes you should not
attend the Bridge Program.
Remember: Poor grades can affect your financial aid eligibility.
OFFICIAL
HILLTOPPERS
TEXTBOOKS
UB will provide textbooks/workbooks for classes paid and will be disbursed at the Pearce
Ford Tower at 5:30pm on June 7th. If used
books are available, they will be purchased. At
the end of the summer, you will turn your books
in to the UB office. UB will not purchase notebooks or pens/pencils.
Bridge students are required to attend a freshman seminar class each Monday and Wednesday at 2:00 pm in Jones-Jaggers Conference
Room. We want to ensure your success. This
class will help you with the transition to college.
SUMMER TRIP DESTINATION IS:
Bridge students are required to attend three
hours of study hall per week. The study hall at
the WKU South Campus has hours from 8-4
Monday-Thursday and 8-2 on Fridays.
BRIDGE STUDENTS CAN
BRING CARS. FREE PARKING
IS AVAILABLE IN THE
CREASON LOT. OTHER LOTS
REQUIRE YOU TO PURCHASE
A PERMIT. UB DOES NOT
COVER THIS COST.
WHAT TO BRING
shorts for recreation and outings
tennis shoes
swimming suit
personal toiletries**toothpaste,
toothbrush, shampoo, soap, deo*
dorant, etc.
dressy clothes for special activities
dress shoes
alarm clock
bedside lamp
linens**to fit a twin size bed
pillow
blanket
towels
bag for dirty clothes
sweater/jacket for night activities
clothes hangers
hair dryer
aspirin/tylenol
paper and pens/pencils
sunscreen
tennis racket, other sports equip*
ment
radio/stereo
television
computer and printer
surge protector
extension cords
3*2 prong adapters
iron
umbrella
musical instruments
sunglasses
camera
bicycle**you must arrange own
transportation of bike
posters for room**no nails on walls.
You can bring adhesive hooks/
mounting tape for posters
WHAT NOT TO BRING
pets
explosives: fireworks, sparklers,
etc.
toasters, grills, hotplates, etc.
large amounts of cash
drugs or alcohol
anything very valuable**bring at
your own risk
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MONEY MATTERS
THE BASICS OF SAVING
Savings can help you achieve any financial goal. Whether it’s a comfortable retirement, a down payment for a house, or a new car
or stereo, you can get there by setting money aside. And best of all, you can have what you want without getting bogged down in
debt. Yet if you’re like most people, you don’t save as much as you’d like to. Or you don’t save at all. Americans spend more than
we earn. Consider that the national personal savings rate has dipped to the lowest point since the Great Depression. Today’s high
energy, home and food prices may make saving seem less possible than ever. But the time is now. And with a little forethought
and effort, saving money is not only possible, it’s easy.
Make Saving a Priority
You’ll be more likely to save money if you make it a priority. Sit down and figure out what you’d like to save money for – retirement, a house, car, college, dream vacation –and how much it will cost. Then make your plan:
•Set a timeline for when you’d like to reach your goal.
•Set a schedule by dividing the goal amount by the number of weeks, months or pay periods between now and your goal date.
•Be vigilant by treating your savings contribution just like any other must-pay expense, such as rent or groceries.
Find Money to Save
While it may seem difficult sometimes just to make ends meet, chances are you have extra money you didn’t even know about.
Here are some ways to find it:
•Keep track of everything you spend for a week. You might be surprised what you’re buying, and what you can do without.
•Make purchases with cash. This can help you stick to a budget and avoid impulse purchases. Simply decide ahead of time how
much you want to spend and then set aside that amount in cash before you go shopping.
•Lower your bills. Many creditors will give borrowers a lower interest rate if they’re asked. Also, conserving electricity and gas can
make a big difference.
•Rank your nonessential expenses. Keep the ones you like the best and cut the items on the bottom of the list.
•Pack a lunch. Or cook more dinners at home. Eating out at restaurants can eat up a lot of money that could be saved.
Pay Yourself First
You're probably inclined to pay everyone else first – whether it’s your landlord or your grocer or the electric company. But it’s vital
to start paying yourself first by saving money. Once you’ve made a contribution to your financial longevity and well-being, then
you can divide up your money to cover everything else. Don’t worry. You'll more than likely have plenty left over to cover everything you need.
In fact, most banks make this easier. You can have them automatically transfer funds from your checking account to your savings
account, money market, mutual fund and other accounts. You might also check with your employer. Companies will often deduct
savings from paychecks if asked.
-Information from www.practicalmoneyskills.com
You will be asked to complete forms that document the information you entered on your FAFSA.
You will also be required to submit copies of a federal tax transcript or a signed copy of the federal tax forms and other
information that documents income. The documents required may vary from student to student.
TH
E
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Not attending the UB Summer Program? Here are some ways to stay
sharp and stay on track for college.
•Read,
Read, Read —(Oh, did I mention you should read?) Reading during
the summer will help avoid the summer brain drain.
•Keep
a journal—this is a great way to practice your writing skills.
•Research
colleges —Take your downtime to explore colleges. Schedule
campus visits, if possible. If not— call or email college officials to ask
questions and get added to mailing lists.
•Attend
A child educated
only at school is
an uneducated
child.
-George Santayana
a cultural event—Many towns offer free outdoor concerts, theater
productions, or movies in the summer.
•Keep
in touch with your UB Counselor—Don’t forget about UB over
the summer. Contact your counselor with any questions you have.
FOR PARENTS
Parents' Common Questions About College
Is my child smart enough?
Probably. The basic skills needed for college are not so different from those for high school. Students go to
class, take notes, read books, study, and do assignments. If your child needs additional help, colleges offer
tutoring and other support. Most students who have taken college prep classes in high school will do just fine.
Isn't college just for privileged kids?
No. Today, a college education is a necessity. And with such a variety of colleges and universities available,
nearly any young person who works hard and has the right support can go to college and do well.
I'm worried my child will be a different person if she goes to college.
Many parents fear they will "lose" their children if they go to college. But you can be part of this new stage in
your child's life by being involved as your child chooses a college and begins studying there. Encourage your
child to choose one that welcomes families and makes him or her feel comfortable. Visit the campus with your
child and ask a lot of questions.
Upward
Bound is not
only a
resource for
your child,
but is also a
resource for
you. Please
contact us if
you ever
have
questions.
How can we get along without our child?
Many young people work to help support their families. It may be a great sacrifice to do without that income.
Some parents point out that full-time college students miss four years of paid work experience. This is true, but
a college graduate's earnings can be much higher than someone's with just a high school diploma.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH UPWARD BOUND
Upward Bound has relaunched our website with updated photos,
school visit dates, Saturday activity information, and more. The website is a great resource for students, parents, and school officials. If
you know someone who is interested in participating in Upward
Bound, please have them complete the interest form and application
packet available on our website. We have also added a Facebook
page (WKU Upward Bound) for more photos, reminders of upcoming
events, and to share tips and tricks to help you succeed on the path
to college. Additional social media sites will be launched soon.
Phone: (270) 745-4873
Fax: (270) 745-2031
Email: upward.bound@wku.edu
Website: www.wku.edu/upwardbound
Upward Bound
100 Jones-Jaggers Hall
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd #11098
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1098