Has anyone done the MAGIC program/TRIO that can give me their opinion/more information?
This is what they sent me for the MAGIC program:
May 4, 2015
Dear Student,
Congratulations on your acceptance into Michigan State University! You have been selected to participate in MAGIC (Maximizing Academic Growth In College), a one-week summer program at MSU, aimed in providing incoming freshmen students a jump-start with their college career.
This exciting program helps incoming students navigate through the large campus of 47,000 students at Michigan State University. Students will get a hands-on tour of the campus, network with key faculty and staff, and learn about the many resources/ opportunities that MSU provides for its students all while meeting life-long friends.
Our goal is to help prepare students for the rigors of college life by helping them understand that college classes are nothing like they’ve experienced in high school. We will walk you through the details of Financial Aid, inform you of the new policy changes and give you the real deal on what to expect as an MSU student. In addition, as a MAGIC participant you will meet and learn how to be a successful MSU student from our MAGIC Peer Assistants who are current MSU students.
If you are selected as one of the few students to attend MAGIC, MSU will pay for the costs of housing, food, and most other materials you will receive during the program. We only ask that you submit a $50.00 registration fee to confirm your attendance (non-refundable). Above this, you are only responsible for providing your own spending money and transportation to and from MSU at the start and end of this program.