In April 2011, RAMP sites in Albany, NY and Brattleboro, VT coordinated to bring youth to a joint campus visit at Southern Vermont College. The photos below document some of the students experiences on this visit that exposed them to different opportunities in a postsecondary setting. RAMP youth learned about a variety of resources on campus, including the Student Success Center and disability services.
RAMP youth gather outdoors on the Southern Vermont College campus to wait for their tour to begin.
RAMP youth and a mentor gather outdoors on the Southern Vermont College campus to wait for their tour to begin.
RAMP youth circle around a Southern Vermont College admissions staff person leading their campus tour.
RAMP youth learn about Southern Vermont College's nursing program from one of the school's students.
The view of one of Southern Vermont College's spectacular courtyards as seen from the window of a campus building.
Southern Vermont College Provost Dr. Albert C. DeCiccio speaks with students while pointing out campus attractions from his office window.
RAMP youth continue to explore the Southern Vermont College from the provost's balcony.
A stunning view of part the Southern Vermont College campus and the surrounding countryside.
Karen Gross, President of Southern Vermont College, speaks about the college experience with RAMP youth in her office. She shares information about the child medical dummy next to her as an example of hands-on learning opportunities at the school.
Students experience the look and feel of a college classroom.
An outdoor view of part of one of Southern Vermont College's stonework campus buildings that houses administrative offices, some classrooms, the library, and other areas.
A sample dorm room that RAMP youth were able to see.
RAMP youth share thoughts on the campus visit while lounging in a dormitory suite's communal space.
A RAMP youth shares the book she is reading with other RAMP youth in Southern Vermont College's cafeteria.
A RAMP youth poses in the cafeteria with the book he is reading.
A RAMP youth shows off his really long French fry while eating lunch in the cafeteria.
Two RAMP youth sit in chairs in a student lounge area as they wait for guest speakers to arrive.
This RAMP youth poses behind a wooden, cut-away facade before more programming begins.
RAMP staff pass out admissions packets to RAMP youth.
RAMP youth open and begin reading through admissions packets.
Two students attending Southern Vermont College share some of their experiences at the school and answer questions from RAMP youth.
Assistant Professor of medical microbiology and human biology Barry Flanary, Ph.D. speaks with students about the college experience.
RAMP youth pose for a group photograph at the end of the campus visit.
RAMP youth from Albany pose together outside with RAMP staff and a mentor before heading home.
RAMP youth from Vermont board their bus at the end of the tour to return home.
