E.O.P. Student Testimonials
Here Is What Students Are Saying About EOP
"The [Pre-Freshman] Summer Program is a great way to help you get to know the campus, so in the fall you won't feel like a confused freshman." - Nilka Almonte
(Health Opportunities High School)
"The E.O.P. counselors are always available when you need assistance with academic issues or for help in planning for the future. Also, the campus is a good environment for living and learning." - Kany Joa
'02 (John Dewey High School and Gates Millennium Scholar)
"I greatly enjoyed the activities and classes in the Summer Program. I especially enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds, and meeting the challenges of the program helped build my confidence for the fall semester." - Lawrence Nti
(Evander Childs High School)
"Being a tutor/counselor in the Summer Program proved to be a wonderful five weeks. I am still enjoying the benefits of working with the summer students, staff, and faculty. It was a great learning experience." - Katie Bloom
'01 (Summer Program Tutor/Counselor, Peer Tutor)
"The faculty at Plattsburgh State are encouraging and always willing to help. The campus environment is friendly and conducive to the learning process." - Mela Dieujuste
'01 (William Maxwell High School and M.S.W. graduate program - Smith College)
"The E.O.P. Summer Program is a great way to meet new people and adjust to campus life, and the faculty make coming to Plattsburgh State worthwhile." - Ashley Garvey
(Medgar Evers High School)
"College quickly teaches you to be independent and to take responsibility for yourself. It's really a different world in Plattsburgh - quiet, peaceful, and supportive." - Briena Persaud
(Satellite Academy High School)
"Coming to Plattsburgh for the E.O.P. summer program was one of the best decisions I've made. I had a good experience living on campus, and I learned what college is all about." - Hermine Voltaire
(Ramapo High School)
"The E.O.P. summer program prepares students for what to expect in college and in campus living." - Gustavo Espinal
(Enterprise, Business, and Technology High School)
Contact Information
Michele Carpentier, Director Educational Opportunity Program
Angell College Center: 110
Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, New York 12901-2681
Phone: (518) 564-2263
Fax: (518) 564-2295
