Archive for January, 2009

All-In ‘09: Prizes

Posted by admin on 29 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: Events

Last April, we raised $15,000 for the Bridge Program through All-In ‘08, a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament. It was an amazing time (you can check out the photos here), and the funds helped pay for textbooks, tuition, bus tokens, and meals for Bridge students this year.
Last year, our grand prize was a new laptop, [...]

Like a Sandwich

Posted by admin on 29 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: student posts

 
“Bridge Philosophy class was like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on pumpernickel bread. Common stuff on unusual substance. ”
-Reni

Just Like a Bridge

Posted by admin on 29 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: student posts

 
“My first quarter of Bridge was like a bridge over troubled waters. ”
-Jan

Jumping in the Deep End

Posted by admin on 08 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: student posts

“My first quarter of Bridge was like jumping in the deep end of the pool not knowing if you could swim — but discovering you could breathe under water.”
-Bridge Student

2008-2009: Reflections on the first quarter

Posted by admin on 08 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: News

In December, we asked Bridge students who were interested to share  some experiences from their first quarter in the Bridge Program. We encouraged students to give us figurative language to describe their journey so far. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of these descriptions. Enjoy!
-Kathryn.