On Saturday, October 1st at 1 p.m., peer mentors April and Wyatt, along with STEM Success Coordinator Harry, took Summer Bridge students Yuliana, Nate, Alexander, and Xavier on a trip to three stores to help them get winter ready.
It was a chilly and rainy day traveling from Wadsworth Hall to Goodwill. At Goodwill, Yuliana, Nate, Alexander, and Xavier, the peer mentors, and the STEM Success Coordinator perused the shelves and aisles, checking out the available items. While shopping, the students were amused by some of the old items they found. Alexander and Xavier spent some time looking at iPad and phone cases. Alexander also picked out a pair of skates, which needed some attention since the blades were a little dull. After the students checked out, we made our way to the second store: Keweenaw Consignment.
At the consignment shop, the students looked at some of the household furniture, bags, and helmets. Alexander particularly enjoyed an old green armchair, which he dubbed the “grandpa chair.” Yuliana tried on a few pairs of sweatpants. After checking out there, we made our way to our last stop on the trip: St. Vincent DePaul.
There, we explored the aisles a little and made our way into the building’s basement. In the basement, Nate found a pile of old crutches in the corner of the room. After checking out, we decided to walk to the nearest coffee shop for a quick mid afternoon pick me up. Alexander ordered a coffee and quesadilla to go, and Xavier ordered a mocha. As we walked back to the van, we discussed the food in the dorms and made our way back to Wadsworth Hall to drop the students off.