COL 101 - Youth Orientation to UMA

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YO (Youth Orientation) is a summer interdisciplinary immersion program on the University of Maine at Augusta campus for students who are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. During this program, students receive individualized preparation and assistance regarding their post-secondary education plans and attend workshops and service learning activities taught by UMA faculty. This introduction to the college experience allows students to become oriented to the collegiate environment and to develop skills in analysis, critical thinking, and communication. The course can be taken on a “pass/fail” basis only.