YLD Newsletter
Issue 5
Character, Cooking and College!
Get Moving with a Dance Party!
Building Character
We all have qualities that makes us who we are. These are called Character Traits. These are things we can’t see but can feel.
A few character Traits are Honesty, Fairness, Safety, Cooperation and Caring. Spend some time today thinking about each one. What other character traits can you think of?
Inside Outside
COOKING FUN!
Cooperative Extension
Virtual College Tour
College tours are always a favorite in club and thanks to internet we can now visit any school in the world! Learn about some of our favorite local and not so local colleges and universities. 7 to be exact! Why our favorites? These are the schools YLD staff have attended.
Northern Kentucky University
NKU is a growing metropolitan university with more than 14,000 students in Highland Heights. NKU offers 90 undergraduate programs; the most popular are Organizational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Computer Information Technology.
Check out the NKU campus by visiting their website and exploring the interactive map! See pictures and read about the various buildings and athletic venues on campus. Also be sure to check out the videos that accompany each location.
Interested in getting a more detailed look at the university? Sign up for virtual group tours and open houses. Are you a high school sophomore? NKU’s sophomore showcase is happening online this year and is designed to give you a head start on college planning.
Ms. Becca is an NKU alumni and Ms. Angie and Mr. Joe currently are working on their BSW at NKU. YLD loves to visit NKU Go Norse!
https://www.nku.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit-covid-19.html
University of Cincinnati
UC is a public research university with over 46,000 students. Made up of 14 colleges, UC offers a wide variety of programs, from the sciences to the arts. Check out their self-guided virtual tour, or sign up for virtual group tours or college close-ups that focus on specific programs.
UC is a club favorite to visit, especially during the Bike Club Celebration!
Ms. Lacy and Mr. Scott both attended the University of Cincinnati. https://admissions.uc.edu/visit.html
Cincinnati State
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has four campuses in southwestern Ohio and offers over 100 two-year degrees in Business Technologies, Health and Public Safety, Engineering and Information Technologies, and Humanities and Sciences.
More than a third of Cincinnati State students continue their education at four-year institutions through partnership agreements with more than 20 four-year colleges and universities.
Visit their website to learn more about their programs. You can even schedule a Zoom Meeting with a college Representative or just ask Ms. Lacy, she attended Cincinnati State!
:https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/academics/admission/visit-cincinnati-state
Brescia University
Brescia University, located in Owensboro, Kentucky about 200 miles from Northern Kentucky. Brescia is a Catholic liberal arts college founded in the Ursuline tradition of personal and social transformation through education. The school motto "The Brescia Difference" means making a difference in the lives of students by providing access to affordable, high-quality education so they can pursue meaningful careers and fulfilling personal lives. Those students become Brescia University alumni who lead generous lives of service making a difference in their communities, and in turn, the world.
Brescia offers over 50 majors and minors, including education, social work, and business.They offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Check out their website https://www.brescia.edu/ to learn more about their programs and take a virtual tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oGGhriVm7I
Interested in learning more? Fill out their contact form, give give them a call or ask Ms. Michelle, shes a proud Alumni of Brescia University.
Columbia College-Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private, non-profit college in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Cultural Mile.
The college of 7,000 students offers 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with a large emphasis on fine and performing arts, media arts, and liberal arts.
Visit their website https://www.colum.edu/admissions/visit-us/virtual to explore what they have to offer and schedule one-on-one appointments with an admissions counselor, join virtual information sessions with Q&A time, or hear directly from students on a virtual student panel. Ask Ms. Erin about Columbia College Chicago, she attended here!
Take a virtual tour at https://www.youvisit.com/tour/colum.
Bluffton University
Gateway Community & Technical College
GCTC has three campuses in Northern Kentucky. Gateway prides itself on fostering a community where students find confidence, collaboration, compassion, and success. Read about what Gateway has to offer by checking out their website. Learn about student organizations, supports, programs, and more!
Interested in learning more? Use the Contact Us link under admissions to get in touch with them.
Ms. Angie and Mr. Joe have both attended the Gateway to NKU Program, be sure to ask them about it! https://gateway.kctcs.edu/admissions/request-information/contact-admissions.aspx
Brighton Center
Email: mbullis@brightoncenter.com
Website: www.brightoncenter.com
Location: Newport, KY, USA
Phone: 859-491-8303
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightoncenter/
Twitter: @brightoncenter