Princeton University Reaches Out to More Students

AMY PATEL STAFF WRITTER
Every year, students across the nation apply for summer programs at colleges and universities, often in an attempt to explore the university and gain knowledge. Recently, Princeton University has funded and launched more summer programs for students in an effort to give them more learning opportunities, leadership training and higher chances at college acceptance. Some programs include College Horizons and Warrior-Scholar Project. The former has been reported to have brought more than 100 students to campus in summer of 2017.
The summer programs are especially beneficial to low-income, high-achieving students, who often face barricades in the form of educational costs. However, because of the newly added summer programs these bridges can be crossed if the student is admitted, as the programs offer need-based scholarships and give aid to the students. Once accepted, they will be given tours of the campus and spoken to about the university’s offered courses and different fields of study.
“They’re giving more options for people who need experience for their goal,” sophomore Shawntel Franco said. “I like what they’re doing.”
The university is not only offering these programs to specific students, as every student is encouraged to apply and attend if admitted.
“Princeton University’s increase in the number of summer programs will surely be beneficial to students as long as it comes at a lower price tag [since programs are normally upwards of $4,000] to better accommodate low income students,” senior Roxanne Reyes said.