Community Building
AnchorSTEM Scholars will participate in community-building activities designed to foster meaningful connections, enduring friendships, and mutual trust. These experiences will contribute to the development of a supportive network that empowers scholars throughout their academic journey and beyond, establishing a strong foundation for sustained success over the next four years.
UCSD Obstacle Challenge Course
Scholars will participate in a team-building experience at the UC San Diego Challenge Course, an adventure-based program centered on leadership development. Through collaboration in both ground-based and climbing activities, they will strengthen group cohesiveness while developing essential skills in leadership, goal-setting, and decision-making.
Scavenger Hunt: ODI & AnchorSTEM
AnchorSTEM Scholars will be assigned a group of ODI Scholars to lead and guide through a campus-wide scavenger hunt using the Goosechase app. They will support ODI Scholars in solving riddles, navigating various locations, completing tasks, and uploading photos to earn points, fostering collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Halloween Community Activity
Scholars and their mentors fostered a sense of community by coming together to carve pumpkins.
Surprises and Community Celebrations
AnchorSTEM leadership surprises scholars with personalized celebrations to welcome them to the AnchorSTEM community. Working with the scholars’ community partners, AnchorSTEM leadership goes to the scholars’ schools or houses to share the good news of their selection.
