MYEP FasTrac program traveled on a “Civil Rights Tour” over Spring Break this past week. During the tour they kept a student run blog with pictures and videos, as well as poems and pieces written by participants on the trip. To find out more, check out the blog here.
Below is a small excerpt from the blog:
Welcome to the FasTrac program’s blog! We are program in Iowa City, Iowa, offering support for students to assist with their academic performance, community involvement, social growth, identity, and preparation for college.
We inaugurated our blog on day one of our March 2012 Civil Rights Tour. We hope you enjoy our pictures and reflections!
Fas Trac: The Meaning Behind the Name
F – Free to chose my own future
A – Accountable for my choices
S – Self Motivation
T – True to myself
R – Respectful of others before me
A – Acceptance of change
C – Can if I try
