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Ready to experience college life beyond the campus tour? Here are three reasons why you should consider an overnight pre-college program experience as a high schooler.

Pre-college programs are a great way for high school students to explore majors and potential career paths, set realistic expectations for the college experience, and get a feel for what campus life really looks like.

When Emerson Baran ’29 first envisioned her life in college, she realized most of her expectations came from movies and shows like Gilmore Girls. As a first-generation student, her future felt unclear; she wasn’t sure what campus life was truly like or which major might be right for her. 

Through Butler’s Pre-College Programs, first-generation student Emerson Baran explored different majors, learned about college support resources, and got a taste of campus life before her first year.

Kate and Cameran became friends as roommates during Butler’s Pre-College Program, and now they room together as Butler students—grateful for how the program helped them prepare for college.