This summer I have 1 focus: thesis, Thesis, THESIS! In order to keep my sanity, I am already looking for new activities to fill my calendar and keep me social, rather than locked in the library. One cure to my isolation may be to help work with the STEP program of the NCSU College of Textiles.
STEP is a summer program for rising high school seniors that serves as a valuable introduction into the world of textiles. Each session is 1 week long and can host 28 students, who are invited to stay in campus dorms in order to get the full campus experience. Each morning, students participate in textile-related presentations and activities, including visits to local businesses and a tour of the NC State campus. After lunch, the students divide into groups depending on their interests in one of the following topics: polymer and color chemistry, engineering, apparel/clothing design, textile/fabric design, or business management. These groups will work together on a project pertaining to their topic, which will be presented at the end of the week.
Each afternoon students can enjoy free-time, or group activities such as bowling and cookouts. On Friday, presentations will be given to students, parents, and professors and a cookout celebration will be held to commend their accomplishments!
If you are interested, applications are available at: www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/step/index.cfm
The deadline for this summer's program is MAY 1st at 5:00: FRIDAY!
This year's Sessions:
1st week: June 14-19
2nd week: June 21-26
3rd week: July 5-10
4th week: July 12-17
Because of this deadline, I'm am sure high school freshmen-juniors will find this post more helpful for the upcoming summers. If you are interested in applying before this deadline, please contact Brandon Alley at Textile Student Services: bsalley@ncsu.edu, or you can always contact me with any questions.
