Thirteen high school students joined us for a week of writing-related activities, led by Maria Bergstrom, Humanities Department Lecturer, and Kate Woodford (English). The students spent time exploring the natural world throughout the Keweenaw and using it for inspiration in individual writing projects. They also had the opportunity to meet professional writers and learn more about careers in writing-related fields.
Highlights of the week included a trip to McLean State Park, a hike to Hungarian Falls, and an opportunity to explore materials in the Michigan Tech Archives. The week ended with students reading their work for a broad audience in a Facebook Live event.
This year the Humanities department was able to offer four scholarships to encourage local students and underrepresented students to take advantage of this opportunity.
Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs is organized through the Michigan Tech Center for Educational Outreach.
Calling All Writers Summer Youth Program
Hear about the student’s experience in their own words with local reporter Joshua Vissers of Late Edition.