Hi Noelle, my name is Steve.  I wasn't a part of the Bridge Program when I was an incoming student, but I found out some more information that might be helpful to you.  Also, I did know some students who enjoyed the program since they were able to get to campus early and start meeting new people.

The Bridge Program provides incoming first year students with an opportunity to come on campus five days before their first semester begins to learn skills and techniques to help them build a "bridge" between their high school and college experiences. The Bridge Program provides both academic and personal motivational support through a series of workshops that address note-taking, academic organizing, time management, text book reading, goal development, stress management, peer pressure, and positive thinking. Students are assessed in the areas of study skills, personality/learning style and self-esteem. They are then provided with techniques to strengthen areas of weakness and are affirmed in their areas of strength. In addition, students have an opportunity to get to know other students before the formal semester begins and to develop the staff, student and faculty support networks that can assist them in making a smooth transition to college. Student participation in the Bridge Program is by invitation and is strictly voluntary.

Hope that was helpful!

~Steve Filipiak
sfilipia@misericordia.edu
Misericordia University