UBMS Summer 2016 commences!

The UBMS Summer Program for 2016 has officially begun!  It remains extremely rewarding to see the excitement the students, instructors, and UBMS team hold for the remaining six weeks.  The students were rightfully introduced to the summer program on Opening Day with the help of the UBMS team, Marian staff and faculty, and Paradigm Shift.  Students were reminded of the effort and dedication put into the existence of this program on behalf of the UBMS team and Marian staff and faculty.  After Garry Moise, Marian President Dr. Andrew P. Manion, Ph.D., and the UBMS team had addressed the students, Paradigm Shift introduced the students to a variety of enriching team building activities.  It was great to see all the students interacting with each other, the UBMS team, and the teaching assistants.  While the activities organized by Paradigm Shift allowed the students to experience carefree fun amongst each other, each activity remained constructive as each possessed underlying meanings and valuable messages.  Not only did this allow the students to get to know and understand each other and the UBMS team members/teaching assistants on a more advanced level, but also provided them with the opportunity to see how valuable team work and leadership truly are in any setting.  The students additionally were given the opportunity to apply all they had learned about team work, leadership, dedication, and hard work to school, homework, and preparations for college.  The activities organized by Paradigm Shift were a wonderfully constructive learning experience and an excellent way to kick off the start of the Summer 2016 program! 

After the excitement and festivities from Opening Day, students continued their enthusiasm as they attended the first two days of classes.  The technology, math, science, and communications classes offered will only further prepare the students for college while also introducing them to fun and innovative experiments, projects, and activities.  The classes will provide them with a variety of learning experiences and new opportunities while also heightening their interest in college courses and college life.  Students will also attend enrichment activities, such as workshops, to further apply their interests in science, math, technology, and college/career preparations.  Visits to other universities will begin the student’s foundation in exploring what different universities have to offer their students’ desires.  Additional visits to museums and local manufacturing corporations will allow the students to see the history and advancements with technology while also expanding their knowledge on how science, math, and technology continue to remain inextricably connected to promote efficiency and improvements.   Overall, the students remain engaged in the learning process and continue to show interest in expanding their knowledge with the courses and opportunities provided!  The following six weeks will continue to be filled excitement and enthusiasm as the students grow and discover their interests!