The 8th Grade Day Off Campus event returned to GA this fall with resounding applause by the Class of 2027. Students spent a day observing what it's like to work in a career of their choice.
"It was exciting to bring this program back this year," said Dr. Lauren Feinschil, Co-Director of the program. "The object of the day is for students to gain a better idea of what professional in a particular career do each day and determine if they might want to follow that career path in the future."
Some of the student projects included:
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Piper L. '27 shadowed the Head Girls Soccer Coach at Penn |
Justin H. '27 spent the day at Varenhorst Architects |
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Maya R. '27 shadowed Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s campaign team |
Andrew H. '27 spent the day with a Regional Sales Manager at Mays Chemical |
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Natalie R. '27 shadowed a teacher at Goddard School
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Dareus C. '27 shadowed the CEO of Harth Builders |
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Camryn H. '27 spent the day with the VP of marketing at Fanatics
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A few students shared their experience:
"I visited with the head Men's Basketball Coach at Gwynedd Mercy University. I got to see what a day in the life of not only the coach, but the players. I really enjoyed getting to know them and practicing with them. I got to go over film for the next game which I also enjoyed. Overall, I loved the experience, and I am thankful that I was able to do it." - Thatcher B. '27
"I enjoyed a day off campus where I shadowed a real estate agent. I toured a few houses and spent time in the office with her while I browsed threw a book of old houses and just got the feel of what it was like to be a real estate agent." - Gigi M. '27
Overall, students truly enjoyed their time off campus in a professional setting.
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