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Canadian GEAR UP Students Virtually Tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

Forty-four Canadian freshmen and sophomore GEAR UP students recently participated in a virtual college tour of EOSC (Eastern Oklahoma State College). Recruiter Karen Darby conducted an in-person presentation and a virtual campus tour of EOSC at Porum High School. Darby began by discussing some of the benefits of attending a two-year college, such as cost-saving opportunities and being close to home. GEAR UP students received a pamphlet with all the degree programs EOSC offers. Darby then introduced some of the most acclaimed programs offered at EOSC. One of the newer programs offered is the Respiratory Therapy program, a health care

Canadian eighth-grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Twenty-seven Canadian eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured OSUIT (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology) in Okmulgee. While on campus, students learned about job success and methods OSUIT uses to help students reach their career goals. Friends of Pete, the on-campus student recruitment team, discussed available programs, tuition costs, financial assistance options, and campus life. Students participated in a walking tour in which they viewed Wilson Commons, one of campus housing options. Students also visited the OSUIT library where they saw the “Brodys,” or private study nooks with chairs, foot stools, lamps, and charging stations. Students were offered an

Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour area public libraries

Twenty-four Canadian GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Library cards are free to patrons and give free access to numerous research and entertainment options. Students began the morning at the Eufaula Memorial Library. Library Assistant Kim Patterson welcomed students to The Charles L. Follansbee Room to guide them through the tools available online at www.eodls.org. From the website, students can find apps and resources that are geared for their age by clicking on the “teen” link. After linking to the teen options, they can

Canadian GEAR UP eighth graders tour Oral Roberts University

Thirty-five eighth grade GEAR UP students recently traveled to Tulsa to tour Oral Roberts University (ORU). Students began the morning by participating in a guided tour at ORU led by Student Ambassador Joseph Thomas, a freshman from Montgomery, AL majoring in Business Administration. Canadian students had a detailed tour of the beautiful campus and learned about the various programs ORU offers. The tour began inside ORU’s Global Learning Center. Thomas explained that most computer-related courses are offered in this building such as IT and Graphic Design. ORU has a unique Virtual Reality (VR) program where students gain experience in all

Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour Oral Roberts University

Twenty-four seventh grade GEAR UP students from Canadian recently traveled to Tulsa to tour Oral Roberts University (ORU). Students began the morning by participating in a guided tour at ORU led by Student Ambassadors Allyson Woods, a sophomore from Texas majoring in Environmental Sustainability and Riley Kempker, a sophomore from Iowa majoring in Ministry and Leadership. Canadian students saw numerous buildings, met ORU students and learned about various programs ORU offers. Students began the tour in front of the rotating globe at ORU’s Global Learning Center (GLC). Woods explained to students the resources and activities in the GLC. It has

Canadian GEAR UP sixth and seventh graders tour Tulsa Community College & OK Aquarium

Fifty-one Canadian GEAR UP students recently traveled to Tulsa to tour Tulsa Community College (TCC) and Jenks to visit the Oklahoma Aquarium. Students began the morning by participating in a guided tour at the Southeast Campus of TCC. Student Recruiters William Baldwin and Ali Castillo led students through the beautiful campus. TCC is the third largest school in our state with enrollment numbers around 25,000 students. There are four main campuses in the Tulsa area. The Southeast campus is the largest with approximately 10,000 students. Though this is a large Oklahoma college, they manage to keep class sizes small, around

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Canadian GEAR UP Students Virtually Tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

Canadian eighth-grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour area public libraries

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Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour Oral Roberts University

Canadian GEAR UP sixth and seventh graders tour Tulsa Community College & OK Aquarium

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