Last week, we started off with a bang. The UAlbany STEP Program hosted the second Shadow Day of the academic year and it was phenomenal.

The event's attendance grew from last month's Shadow Day; going from 25 students to 40 students being signed up. This is all thanks to the word of mouth of the students that attended the first Shadow Day.

The success and vision of Shadow Day was created by our wonderful Assistant Coordinator, Felita Orr. She wanted students in high school to get a glimpse of the college experience before they actually attended college, and Shadow Day does just that.

The high school students are paired up with UAlbany STEP students based on the high school student's interest. We had interests ranging from forensic science to performing arts. Once the students are paired with staff to be "shadows", the students then go to see the beauty of college classes. Majority of students went to two classes, while some were lucky enough to see three. What's more amazing than that is some high school students were fortunate to see dorm rooms, the campus center and academic support services provided on campus.

Once again Shadow Day was a great success, so great that students are asking for a third Shadow Day! Whenever the next event occurs, I would behoove all high school students to partake in this excellent experience!


To learn more about Shadow Day, and hear testimonials from staff and students, please stop by at our after school program which is at Mrs. Ellen Mall-Jonn's room; room 325.

Monday, was the UAlbany STEP Program's College Shadow Day. The event was created last year by assistant coordinator Felita Orr. Shadow day was a hit last year, and returned even stronger this year.

The purpose of shadow day is to give high school students a taste of college before they head there themselves. Shadow day integrates high school with college by allowing high school students to get a true college experience by being on a university campus.

The event was from 9am to 2pm and over 20 students came out to partake in Shadow day. High school students were paired up with University at Albany students, who are also our STEP tutors. The pairing was based on the student's interest and the major of the college student. Majority of the students went to two college level classes, and after the classes asked the college students questions about the college experience.

Highschool and college students walked away from the experience happy as can be, and have expressed interest at attending the next Shadow Day in November. To learn more about Shadow Day or to find out how you can get involve in it, stop by the STEP Club. We are located in room 325, Monday thru Thursday, from 3 to 5pm. If you can not make it to the club, hit us up at the c-section below.

To hear testimonials from the students and staff STAY TUNED!