Thursday, August 10, 2017

Day 4: Cleveland, Ohio

My favorite part of the morning was going to Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. We got to see what types of colleges they have and learn more about each college. My favorite place to meet was their library and churches. Their library was 3 floors; and on the first floor you could borrow or rent a computer. The second and 3 floors were quiet floors. We also got to see their dorms. Tonight, we headed out to eat on a boat. We all enjoyed the food and people got to dance and sing. - Arianna (grade 10)

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Today we began the day by packing up all our stuff and moving it from the hotel to the bus. We went to the Federal Reserve Bank located in Cleveland, Ohio. Then we went to lunch on Case Western University. The food was good. We went on a tour of the college campus and learned about the life of a college student on their campus. We the stopped really quick at a hospital, we went to the roof and looked down at the lovely city of Cleveland. It was an amazing view. The very last thing we did was go on the Nautica Queen Cruise for dinner. The food was good and watching the sunset on the top floor of the boat was one of the best things ever. My friends and I danced the night away and had a great time. – Natajsia (grade 10)
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The highlight of this trip for me was the cruise dinner. I had so much fun on it. We had amazing food, I got over my sea sickness a little bit, and we danced. I even made some new friends that night. Thursday night had to be one of best nights during the entire trip for me. - Makyla (grade 10)
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We left Buffalo to go to Cleveland. Then, we went to the bank (U.S. Mint), and then we went to lunch. After lunch, we went on a tour of the Case Western University and its campus. After the tour, we went to the museum and planetarium were we looked at things that were in space. After the planetarium we went to a tour of the Cleveland Clinic and got to go look off their rooftop. Finally, we went to go get dinner on the Nautica Queen dinner cruise. 

My favorite part of the day was the dinner cruise because besides the headaches and sea sickness, we all had a really good time and got to see a lot of pretty views. Also, we took lots of pictures and we were singing and dancing after we were done eating. When we first got on the dinner cruise, there were a lot of adults already on and they were looking at us like we were going to be obnoxious, but after we were on it for a while, a lot of people were surprised because we were actually really quiet and a couple people actually told us how well behaved we were. The whole day was really fun, but i enjoyed the Nautica Queen dinner cruise the most and would definitely go on it again if I ever got the chance to. - Mariah (11th grade)

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We went to went to this really cool bank (U.S. Mint) and I learned a lot about currency and the different types of currency from throughout the years. Then we went to this University and we took a tour of the university. After that, we went this museum that showed us these really cool consolations, we then talked about a eclipse that's going to be happening soon. Honestly, I had a lot of fun and we did a lot of walking. - Christopher (11th grade)
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Today was very cool. In the morning, we went to the Money Museum, and then later we went to a university campus and looked around. Our tour guide was a current undergrad there, so she was telling us all the cool things the school had to offer. My favorite part of the tour was probably the library, as it was 3 floors, and as you go up you have to be quieter. Also, they had laptops and tablets you could rent out as well and rooms for when you have group projects. 

Also, today we went on a dinner cruise, that was sooo fun. At first I was a little motion sick ,then once I went to the observation deck, I felt much better. Towards the end of the cruise, we went to the second level that has the dance floor, and I had a blast dancing to oldies and newer songs. - Taylyn (11th grade)

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We went to a lot of places, but the place that stood out to me was the cruise on the Nautica. I think this stood out because we were able to get along and be who we are. We were dancing like no one was watching, and getting along really well with no drama. I'm glad I got to spend not only the cruise but these last two weeks with the upward bound student and staff. This is why I really loved the cruise and would recommend and academics group to go. - Jadas (10th grade)

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Thursday, today i went to 2 different museums and it was pretty good. I liked the natural museum the most, because they had a planetarium and I was able to look at the night sky without the pollution in the air. It was a really great show. They showed us what the sky could look like at night and it could be something really nice. At the end of this day, we went to a cruise boat to eat. They had good food but not the best food. What I liked about it though, is you were able to go to the top and look at the city and the water. Which had a really nice view. Today, was a really fun day and can't wait for the last day. - Brian (11th grade)
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On Thursday we went to the Western Case University which are Spartans too, just like MSU. We had a tour around campus and ate at their cafeteria. The food was okay, but not very good service. The campus was amazing and I would consider looking into it. The next thing we did was go to the museum and plantation, it was good exhibit. For dinner, we went on a very extravagant boat with a buffet of food and an amazing view of the sun setting on Lake Erie. - Olivia W-B (11th grade)
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Today we had to rise early from bed. I was so tired, I slept most of the way there. It took us three hours to arrive to our destination. We went to a small museum in a bank. I watched a video about money and that people used to carry around big stones and used that as cash. I find that so weird, the stones seemed really heavy to be carrying around with them. They also had a money tree, which I found funny because money doesn't really grow on trees. I got to take a picture with the dollar bill. 

After that, we went to a college tour. I liked the college; their library was amazing. They let you borrow mac laptops and any type of thing, you even got a personal librarian! We were at sea on a boat eating dinner. I was scared I would get sea sick, but I think I would have noticed that when we got on the Maid of the Mist. I liked the tilapia and the pasta the most. I felt dizzy for a while, since the boat rocked. We got to go on the top roof of the boat to see the sunset. It was even prettier when it got darker. It was just such a great view. - Briana (12th grade)

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This week has been pretty good. Some days better than others, but for the most part all good, Yesterday and today were really fun. We got to go to this really big mall, but sadly didn't really have enough time to hit all the stores I wanted to and then we went to buffalo wild wings (original one). That was nice but all the wings were pretty much hot to me but funny seeing people eat the super hot ones lol. Then we ended that night with a play. The play was good and funny and had a great message - oh and a little zoo stop. And then, as for today, we did do a lot of walking, but I fun doing a tour with most of my close friends. Then the best part was the cruise! That was soooo funnn! At first it was a little dead, I mean we still had fun and laughs and then we got some pretty good food and cheesecake and then ended the night at the top of the boat dancing and singing and just having a good ole time with everyone. Then cedar point in the morning! Sad to say it'll be our last day, especially since its my last year :( but its been a good three years and can't wait to come back in the fall! - Niya (12th grade)

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Had fun on the UB trip although it was lots of waking around. Today, we went on an tour to the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. My best part of the university was the library. Reason for that, is because the library had 3 floor levels the talking, no talking, and checking out books. Also, had lots of room for studying. This tour made it harder to choose an college I want to go to. I'm looking forward to having fun on the last day of UB summer program. - Kiyla (10th grade)

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The highlight of the trip for me was the cruising we did today at Cleveland. The boat ride on Lake Erie was amazing; the view of the lake Erie was stunning, especially the sunset. The dinner was surprisingly good, but I prefer the buffalo wild wings I had yesterday in my opinion. This was the highlight of my upward bound trip because I truly had fun. The other activities we did were also great, but I like this one the best. There was dancing, singing, and food. I really enjoyed watching my friends and upward bound staff having fun and everyone was happy at the end of the day. It was truly pleasant to dance with my friends and to see kind random strangers who decided to join us. The boat ride was a truly good way to end the night.  - Barsha (10th grade)





Photos by Barsha. ___________

Today I went on the roof of a hospital, which was the best view of Cleveland, Ohio. The sky was shimmering with the light of the sun. You could see the water line faded into the background. I was really impressed and happy at what happened today. Thanks "upward bound". - Aquenah (10th grade)

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