Emerge in the Fall of 2012

Andrew — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:15:01 +0000

College bound students who do not quite yet know their plans for the fall, but want to start or re-start on a dynamic four year campus like Boise State University or who want to live in a great city like Boise and keep working toward their degree through the College of Western Idaho are able to apply through June 30th for full time admission or part time as non-matriculating students. The Emerge program offers support for students and young adults who are ready to live independently but would like access to advisers who can help keep them motivated and on track! In addition to classes, work, and/or internship schedules, a typical schedule with Emerge for students looks like the calendar at the end of this web page!

As an example, students participate in a Monday academic management session, a Wednesday college life coaching session, and a problem solving group on Thursday evenings. Additionally, we coordinate what we term touchpoints for students throughout the week depending on their interests and needs, this may involve working with a personal trainer for fitness, seeing an academic tutor for content area support, or spending time with a peer mentor. Emerge is designed for young adults who are ready to transition from supervision and the structure of home or residential environments and want to find balance in pursuing college or career academics, social activity, and work or volunteering with some guidance and support. Simply put, Emerge, take steps forward, and follow your path!

Young Adult Students Reflect, Evolve, and Move Forward

Andrew — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:58:59 +0000

With a week of walking in Wales having come to a close, www.trekEpic.org now begins to focus on August treks in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales in Northern England as well as custom international walks for young adult transition programs, educational consultants and their clients, and parents who need time for renewal and their own self-discovery!

With Kim Mlinarik as guide, these college students dedicated their spring break week to exploring a new culture, the experience of walking across a country, and their future paths. They moved through a mystical landscape, shifting back and forth from the metaphors of the trail to literally taking next steps! Having reflected and evolved more than might be expected in such a short time, the participants on Offa’s Dyke Path trek now move forward, continuing to emerge as young adults in pursuit of college, careers, dreams and goals, but, most of all, authentic lives.

What Happens After After Care? College/Treks/Life!

Andrew — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:15:36 +0000

My educational consulting practice encompasses a wide range of options: Boarding Schools, Therapeutic Programs, College Advising, Gap Year and Post-Graduate Year options, and support for students attending college or wanting to return to their studies. In each instance, my focus is always on the process a student and their family experience, looking at a variety of creative options, opening a world of possibilities unique to each situation.

Over time I have developed services specific to the needs of students who have experienced emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges. The overriding question I am constantly seeking to answer through these options is what level of support do students need after they have graduated from higher levels of supervision and structure. This is to say: what happens after after care for students who have had previous therapeutic program experiences? Or, what are the components of a successful transition from high school to college, or when a young adult is relaunching after struggling in college? Emerge has been a model for support for these students through academic management, mentoring, life coaching, and problem solving. The creation of Epic Transitions, aka www.trekEpic.org , is another step in developing answers to these questions. Each international walking trek is designed to help young adults regain or maintain their momentum as they reach for and better define their goals. As I work to contribute to the lives of students and their families, I recognize the potential “Epic’s” core values can hold for us all: Reflect, Evolve, Move Forward

trekEpic’s epic trek!

Andrew — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:30:11 +0000

Offa’s Dyke Path Trek!

March 22nd, Thursday	Fly to London, England (Depart on the afternoon of Thursday and land in London in the early to mid-morning of Friday)
March 23rd, Friday	London Heathrow Airport to the Town of Hay-on-Wey (the bookstores town) by pre-arranged transportation (2 hours). People should arrive at the town by early afternoon.
March 24th, Saturday	Orientation day in the town of Knighton after short shuttle ride, with afternoon session and guest speaker at the Offa’s Dyke Museum.
March 25th, Sunday	Start our trek from Knighton to Cwm The day begins with a climb to the top of Panpunton Hill and a terrific view back down into the valley.
March 26th, Monday	Cwm to Buttington The going is easy over flat terrain, but lovely farming country nonetheless.
March 27th, Tuesday	Buttington to Llanymynech From Buttington we follow a stretch of the Montgomery Canal towpath ending at the Pool Quay locks.
March 28th, Wednesday	Llanymynech to Craignant There’s a short climb and then descent into Trefonen.
March 29th, Thursday	Craignant to Llangollen Back to the gentle hills here, culminating in a distant view of Chirk Castle.
March 30th, Friday	Llangollen/Castell Dinas to Clwyd Gate/Rufin From here, the trail leads around the mountains on narrow paths. A descent into Llangdela, a residential village.
March 31st, Saturday	Rufin/Clwyd Gate to Bodfari This is a day of extraordinary views. From the Jubilee Monument atop Moel Fammau, it’s possible to see the end of the journey, the Irish Sea.
April 1st, Sunday	Return to London by pre-arranged transportation (1 hour) for flights departing in the morning and arriving in the states in the evening.

Offas Dyke Path Trek with TrekEpic

Andrew — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:41:28 +0000

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.

Supporting College Students through their Transitions as Young Adults

Andrew — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:30:31 +0000

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.

Emerge Prepares for Summer

Andrew — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:05 +0000

Emerge is first preparing for the summer by assessing student success through the spring term. Our work with young adults includes continued academic management, reflection on success and challenges in both course work and social engagement, and planning for the future as the semester comes to a close. Highlights include a successful trek for two Emerge Boise students to Wales and England for Spring Break, as well as plans for students to transfer in the fall to colleges of their choices after time spent in Boise this fall and spring.

The Emerge social skills group continues through the summer with meetings, outings, and the application of personal skills that allow for more engagement with peers in the college community. Lois Gates and I wish to congratulate this last school year’s Emerge students on their personal gains throughout the year! Andrew Bryan

Legacy Trek Collaboration

Andrew — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:57:31 +0000

Legacy Trek is a non-profit organization newly formed in collaboration with World Educational Consulting and the Emerge College Success Program to offer international adventures for students who have experienced learning, emotional, behavioral and/or recovery challenges.

Link to Current Trek Brochure: http://www.emergingyoungadults.com/PDFs/emerge-legacy-trek-flyer.pdf

Emerge Spring Break Trek Itinerary

Andrew — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:01:55 +0000

Each trek day following Offa’s Dyke on the Welsh / English Border will end in an hamlet or village with prearranged accommodation at English Style Bed and Breakfasts or Hostels that have family or private group accommodations. The trek is open to both Emerge students and others interested in a transformational experience!

March 25^th Friday – Fly to London, England (Depart on the afternoon of Thursday and land in London in the early to mid-morning of Friday)

March 26th Saturday– London Airport to the Town of Chepstow by train (2 hours) from Paddington Station which has transfers from London Heathrow Airport. People should arrive at the town by early afternoon.

March 27^th Sunday – Start the trek from Chepstow to Monmouth. Starting in England overlooking the Severn estuary the Trail passes to the east of Chepstow and continues, with spectacular views, above the eastern bank of the Wye. The Dyke itself is met for the first time and the Trail first enters Wales at Redbrook and continues, via the viewpoint at the Kymin, to the historic town of Monmouth. 17 miles of rambling.

March 28^th, Monday – Continue from Monmouth to Pandy. This section crosses the gently undulating and very peaceful farmland of Monmouthshire, passing a couple of small villages and the 12th century White Castle. 16 miles of rambling

March 29^th, Tuesday – Pandy to Hay-on-Way. A dramatic upland section in the Black Mountains, straddling the national border on the Hatterall ridge before descending into Hay-on Wye, famed for its numerous bookshops. 16 miles of rambling

March 30^th, Wednesday – Rest Day in Hay-on-Way Trips to Bookstores and a day to reflect and relax.

March 31st, Thursday – Hay-on-Way to Kington. This section starts off alongside the Wye, last seen at Monmouth, before passing through the rolling territory of the Powys – Herefordshire border. As a finale to the stage the Trail rises to over 400 metres on Hergest Ridge before dropping down into Kington. 15 miles of rambling

April 1^st, Friday – Last day of full trekking. Kington to Knighton. As well as superb views from the remote hills, this stage is notable for long stretches of well preserved Dyke before the Trail enters its ‘spiritual home’ – Knighton (Tref-y-Clawdd, meaning the town on the dyke in Welsh). 13 miles of rambling

April 2^nd, Saturday – Return to London. (2 hour train)

April 3^rd, Sunday – Return to USA for flights or extended stays.

Lois Gates receives her NCAC II Credential

Andrew — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:35:45 +0000

Congratulates to Lois Gates, Emerge life coach (CC) and recovery/sober living counselor on receiving her National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II credential! Lois has been essential to providing direct services to both students and parents since 2006 with the Emerge college success coaching model and encouraging young adults to take charge of their lives and create positive steps toward their futures!