Did you feel overwhelmed and unprepared when applying to college? Do you wish you had someone to coach you through the process? Would you like to volunteer your time and knowledge to current high school students looking to apply to college? If so, this is the program for you. Connections to College is a collaborative mentoring program between Suffolk University and Bird Street Community Center in Dorchester, MA. As a mentor, you will assist college bound students from the Dorchester area in the college application process while giving them a first-hand look at life as a Suffolk University student.  Download the 2008-2009 Connections to College Mentor Application and the Fall 2008 Schedule
Topics covered include: 
         How to conduct college research
         College essay writing
         How to fund your education
         Obtaining recommendations
         Resume development
         Choosing a major
         Introduction to college life

Connections to College has two aspects and two unique ways for Suffolk students to get involved:
-During the school year, structured sessions are held every Tuesday from 5-7pm, alternating between Suffolk University and Bird Street Community Center. Mentors are selected at the beginning of each academic year based on an application and interview process. Upon selection, mentors are hired for the Fall and Spring semesters.
-During the summer, 20 high school students are invited to participate in a residential work/study program for 6 weeks from July 7th - August 15th.  Four mentors are needed each summer to live in the residence halls to supervise this program.

Please stop by S.O.U.LS. in D209 or e-mail souls@suffolk.edu for more information.