The spring semester is here and The College Experience Program (CEP) is out and about! Recently, students in the program participated in a day trip to New York City. The trip was put on by Russell Sage College, and was an inclusive trip for students of all abilities. Students boarded the bus early in the morning, ready for a new adventure. When the city skyline peaked over the horizon, their excitement was barely containable. Once they reached their destination, it was time to take it all in!
The day was spent taking in all the sights in Mid-Town Manhattan near the popular Bryant Park – the Lego store, a wax museum, and even a trip to an FDNY station to get a tour of the fire trucks! The sights, the sounds, and the liveliness of the city contributed to the electric feeling in the air as students moved from one destination to the next. All-in-all it was a fabulous day that these young adults won’t soon forget!
But what really made this trip special was the inclusive nature of the adventure. This wasn’t just a trip for the CEP students, this was a trip sponsored by Russell Sage College for Russell Sage students. We are forever grateful to our new partner for welcoming the College Experience Program students to their campus and embracing them as true members of the Russell Sage community. When we foster a culture of inclusiveness, everyone wins.
