Choose or Lose is the PVCC annual outreach event introducing high school seniors from the 10 local high schools to PVCC programs and resources. This spring, through hands-on activities and lively competition, students were encouraged to consider their future career possibilities through higher education. These interactive challenges showcased various programs of study at PVCC and were held on the stage in Dickinson Theatre. Students were randomly selected to come to the stage and participate while their fellow students cheered them on. Judges were onsite to assign scores to each high school for each challenge and award prizes.
Feedback quotes from the participating schools:
The kids from Greene Co. were excited and motivated by the information they received during the program. They were almost all first generation students and for most of them college has seemed to be an unreachable goal.
Through your efforts and Andrew's performance, these kids were actively engaged on the trip home discussing ways they could stay at University Place, get jobs on campus and take classes at PVCC.
As we were leaving and during our quick return bus ride to Monticello, I checked to see how the students felt about the day, whether they thought it was a worthwhile event, and asked if they would recommend it for students next year. I received an overwhelming "yes" from all students, I later received several emails from teachers who said that the attendees were so excited about the day and wanted to share what they had experienced with other students.
A senior, who previously was thinking about taking a "Gap Year," has decided to enroll at PVCC for the Fall 2011 semester.
The students were so excited when they came back. It is great to see all the energy. Thank you.
