Campus Camp-In provides college experience for high school students
Students took part in the University of Indianapolis’ annual Campus Camp-In, beginning on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. and ending on March 20.
According to Admissions Counselor Jolanda Bean, high school students visit the campus to get a chance “to see what it’s like to be a University of Indianapolis student for 20 hours.”
UIndy students acting as host gain a different but still beneficial experience as well.
“It involves them [UIndy students] in community service in terms of helping the high school students learn about the campus,” Bean said.
Some UIndy students volunteered to host after reminiscing about their own experiences in Campus Camp-In.
High school students at the Campus Camp-In help build a playhouse as part of their service project activity on March 19.
“I came to Campus Camp-In and enjoyed it when I was a senior in high school, and I know it wouldn’t be possible without students volunteering to host,” sophomore Christy Michel said. “I hosted last year and this year, and had a blast both years. I love to meet people.”
Prospective students at the Campus Camp-In participate in different team and trust activities in the basement of Schwitzer Student Center on March 19.
Michel noted that, because most students have already been on a tour of the campus, she decided to show the students a more personal side of college.
“My suite mate and I took the girls who stayed with us (Kelsey, Amber, Brittany and Michelle) to see “The Blind Side” in UIndy Hall, then hung out in our room in Central, talking about college life and answering any questions they had,” Michel said.
Sophomore Samantha Searls hosted for the second year in a row.
“I wanted to host a high school student because I did it last year, and I had a ton of fun,” Searls said. “I enjoyed showing them around and showing them how I live as a college student. We stayed up, pretty much all night, talking. I made some new friends and had a stress-free and fun weekend. I still talk to the girls I had last year, and I think I’ll stay in touch with the two I had this year.”
Sophomore Desarie Gurley also acted as a host for a year.
“You get to meet prospective students who are coming here next year,” Gurley said.
