This year’s epic trek through www.trekepic.org will see college age students and young adults in transition taking on the second half of Offas Dyke Path on the English and Welsh border.  As a student from last year’s trek so elegantly said, “dude, it’s goin’ be EPIC! 

March 23 – April 1 (10 days)

Students 18-24: Epic Transitions provides young adults and college students with an international trek experience in which they gain confidence and self-awareness as they discover and follow their own path. Epic’s mission includes offering financial assistance and travel grants to young adults and families who qualify.

Each trek day ends in a village with prearranged accommodations at English Style B&Bs, or at Hostels with group accommodations. Please inquire about our Summer 2012 three-week Epic Trek.

Emerge provides a bridge between therapeutic placement and the transition to independent living and college life.  Students experience the support needed to work toward success utilizing skills gained in previous therapeutic environments like wilderness programs and boarding schools, or young adult treatment centers.  While Emerge works with students in structuring each day, and creating touch points throughout the week, students do have to be able and prepared to live in either dorms or residential settings with regular peers.  Integrating into more normative environments both on campus and in the larger community is essential to “next steps” for students who have experienced emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges.

LATalkRadio interview with Dore Frances – on December 27th I participated in an interview with Dore Frances, Independent Educational and Therapeutic Placement Consultant, on the topic of the college experience for students and young adults in transition who continue to overcome learning, behavioral, and/or emotional challenges.  We touched on many topics important to the continued success of students and how college life can be a great environment to practice and apply the life skills students have learned while participating in wilderness programs, residential treatment centers, and  therapeutic or emotional growth boarding schools.  Click on the link above for the full interview.

The Emerge Boise experience for college students and young adults in transition might start off with the image of that great blue field, but the opportunities both at Boise State University and in the community are the core!  Our life coaching for college students and support for young adults preparing for an entry or return to college begins with integrating into the life of the community through work, volunteering, internships and academics.  Our college life coaches help students tap into the resources that allow them to pursue their interests, develop their skills, and prepare for the future.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of programs like the outdoor adventure department at Boise State University, the horticulture program at College of Western Idaho, or volunteering at the Agency for New Americans. As we say, “Experience College Success (as defined by you, the student!) with Emerge in Boise, Idaho, or on Your Campus.  Through our remote coaching model, that includes  staff visits to students, we can help create the same positive dynamics on any campus utilizing local resources and ongoing communication!