Summer Bridge Program for Health Care Exploration
The San Juan College Summer Bridge Program is a great opportunity for you to explore the many health care education programs available to you. In addition, you will learn valuable skills that empower you to succeed in your college science and health care courses.
WHEN IS THE BRIDGE PROGRAM HELD?
The Bridge Program will be held June 1 - 19, 2009. Most of the activities will occur between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, with social and outdoor activities held in the evenings and on the weekends.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
The Bridge Program is open to anyone who has graduated high school or received a GED, or will do so by June 1, 2009. It is available to students who have never attended college, as well as students who are working on their health care program pre-requisites at San Juan College. The program is designed around the values and traditions of the Native American cultures of the four-corners region, but is open to all students, regardless of cultural background or age. All you need to participate is an interest in health care occupations, and a willingness to commit to the entire three week program.
WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?
The Bridge Program will be held primarily at the campus of San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico. Optional free housing, activities and meals will be provided at Navaho Prep High School for those students who also want to experience a residential component. Transportation to campus from Shiprock, Kirtland, and other communities may be provided as needed.
In addition to classroom sessions and activities, numerous outdoor activities will be scheduled. The most prominent of these will be a river rafting and camping trip. On this trip, you will get to know your college instructors, advisers and tutors.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED?
The Bridge Program is designed to prepare you for the rigor and culture of health care education programs. The program is designed to be activity-based, with very few lectures or presentations. You will discover in yourself the skills and strengths necessary to succeed in challenging courses and programs. In addition, you will receive two college credits for completing the program. Among other topics, you will learn more about:
- Study skills and test-taking skills designed specifically for science and health science
- Career exploration, including job shadowing and visits to regional health care facilities
- College and community support resources
- Science review in preparation for college lab courses
- Introduction to college processes
- Time management
- Individual academic and financial aid advising throughout the bridge program
- Managing stress and anxiety
- How to involve your family in your educational goals
- Networking with college faculty and staff
- Reading tips for science textbooks
- Math review
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The Bridge Program is funded through a U.S. Department of Education Grant, and is free to all participants. All sessions, meals, housing/transportation (when available) and activities are free!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
To apply for the Summer Bridge Program, complete the application provided in the box to the right. You may either complete the application on your computer (if you have the appropriate software) or you may print it out and complete it on paper. Applications should be returned to the Student Success Center at the following address:
- Student Success Center
- San Juan College
- Attention: Tonya Nelson
- 4601 College Blvd.
- Farmington, NM 87401
WHO CAN YOU CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION? For more information, please contact Tonya Nelson at 505-566-3220. You may also email Tonya at nelsont@sanjuancollege.edu.
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