Blogs from Storrs, Connecticut, United States, North America

University of Connecticut Monday 11 April 2011 The University of Connecticut has around 16,000 students. Met with Student Support Counsellors who are responsible for the TRIO program. The program is designed to provide access to "First in family" and low income students. The program is funded through Government Grants and some University funding. The application process is similar to Access Melbourne, however, this program has been running for over 40 years and is well developed.They are initially put into a 6 week summer bridging program which provides them with 6 credit points (2 subjects). The students are housed in university colleges with all food and academic programs supplied. The cost to the student is $61 for the 6 weeks. There are usually about 150 students who undertake the program and they are supported through tutoring and ... read more