On Saturday, October 14th, three Vermont State University – Lyndon Upward Bound students and one Lyndon Institute Upward Bound student toured Keene State College during their Fall Open House. The students were the guest of the admissions office, who offered the students a chance to hear an admission presentation, tour the 600-acre campus, and talk with professors from each of Keene’s 40 programs. Students were welcomed with an introductory presentation and student panel, who were honest, humorous, and excited to share their experiences of life on campus. 

The tour on campus was a unique blend of a self-guided tour that also had Keene students and staff at each stop to answer questions and give more in-depth tours of specific buildings. The highlight of the tour was the opportunity for students to talk to current professors about the majors they were interested in. Our Upward Bound students spent a majority of the day gathering information on the areas of study they are considering pursuing after high school. Additionally, they were able to tour various program-specific areas, including Keene’s nursing simulation lab and black box theater, as well as a freshman dorm. The day culminated with lunch in the college’s dining commons. 

Located in southwestern New Hampshire, Keene State is a liberal arts college with unique majors, a robust student support system – especially for first-generation college students – and very active athletic teams. The group of Lyndon students were interested in learning about a variety of Keene’s majors, including Computer Science, Music, Biology, and Nursing. 

Upward Bound at Vermont State University - Lyndon is a college preparatory program funded through the United States Department of Education. The program is committed to providing modest income, first in family college-bound students with the academic background, college preparatory experiences, and support to succeed in college immediately after high school. The Upward Bound program works with 75 students in 10 area high schools who are dedicated to achieving their post-secondary dreams.

Students Pictured (from left to right):  

Tesia Kosakowski, Junior, Rivendell Academy  
Kearah MacDougall, Sophomore, Danville High School 
Dominic Fowler, Sophomore, Lyndon Institute 
Vincent Courtemarche, Junior, Lyndon Institute