The College and Career Studies (CCS) program at the University of Kentucky has 9 students this semester. Some students will be finishing up this year, while others have just started. Fall semester is always an exciting time, as we get to know each other and think about our plans and goals for the year.
Here are 4 of the students during a campus tour this summer. Pictured from left to right: Ella, Jared, Xin, and Brooklynn.
Career Exploration and Community Engagement:
This semester, we have 3 students taking a practicum class in Universal Design. Gabby will be the lead consultant in the Graphic Medicine Resource Lab project, a collaboration between the Human Development Institute and UK HealthCare. Boris is working on a presentation and exhibit about the history of railroads, incorporating his love of trains and talents in photography. Jacob is doing a Sports Journalism project, mixing his interests of sports and art with concepts of universal design.
Kate has finished up her practicum classes, but is continuing to explore career interests and stay connected. She is preparing some dance workshops in the community, thanks to a grant she received from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Congratulations, Kate!
Creative spotlight:
Several CCS students are interested in creative arts. Brooklynn and Jared both like to write stories. Kate loves to dance and helps others learn about dance and movement. Callie loves music and shares this with others through making playlists. Boris takes great photographs of trains and railroad sites. Ella makes creative things using digital design. Xin draws comics.
Here is Xin’s Instagram, where you can find her amazing comic, Dinofriends!
