Mark started out at YSU as a part of the Summer Bridge Program in 2007. Although he struggled initially, he continued to meet with his academic coach and turned into a stellar student! Mark graduated in 2012 with a degree in Social Work and was immediately employed as a probation office working with juvenile offenders. He then joined The Village Network and was quickly promoted to a clinical therapist working with both juveniles and their families. Mark decided to continue his academic career at YSU and received his master’s degree in Social Work Spring of 2017.
Mark credits his success to his involvement with the Summer Bridge Program and the continued coaching by Mr. Bev. He also cites his experience as an employee at the Rec Center and his willingness to use the academic support offered at the Resch Academic Success Center. His advice to incoming students that are admitted conditionally? “Make sure you study at least 3 hours every day and plan everything around school – it should be your first priority. You are much more than a number!”