• The Academic Center for Excellence ( ACE), provides individual or group coaching in building study skills, assistance with coursework, time management, grammar review, and English conversation tables.
• Academic Support Counseling is designed to support the faculty advising process, investigate curriculum choice, inform students of academic/study opportunities, as well as aid in the transition to the cultural and academic environment.
• Financial Assistance helps toward the cost of books and travel, and provides assistance with preparing and submitting required general financial aid forms.
• Advocacy Activities work to inform and educate the college community about HEOP/Scholars program purpose and goals, and includes lobby efforts targeted at informing legislators on critical issues confronting opportunity programming.
• Personal Support ensures that program students are provided the critical "link to familiarity" which aids in a successful transition to Hamilton.

Opportunity Programs
Student Profiles



Temi Ojo

Class: Class of 2011
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Biology
Minor: Pre- Med classes

Activities:
Cultural Chair of Black Latino Student Union, Hamilton College Cheerleading Team, Finesse Step Team, Sustah Girl Member

"When I was in high school, I was a part of a program called LINK Unlimited that helped me grow and flourish in my academic and personal life. I wanted that same feeling, so when I got accepted into Hamilton's Opportunity Programs, I felt right at home. Coming from a place like Chicago to Clinton, New York was a a big culture shock. During the summer, the program works really hard to get you adjusted to the heavy work load and campus life. The people in the office are your big supporters on campus, and whenever I needed something or simple words of wisdom they were always there to help. They do not let you fail at anything. They do not only help with your academics, but they make sure you grow as a person. Many times I have heard in the Opportunity Programs Office, "If you don't make yourself be seen, then you won't be... Speak up!" I have carried that advice with me everywhere and I am eternally grateful to Opportunity Programs."




Caitlin O'Dowd

Class: Class of 2011
Hometown: Jordan, Oman, Tunisia, Syria, Isreal,Egypt
Major: Women's Studies
Minor: Government

Activities:
Womyn's Center member, Sustah Girl member, Volunteer at Evelyn's House (Utica), Tutor for Young People's Project ( Utica), HEOP English Tutor ( summer 2009)