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Experiencing Ascend: A Student’s Guide to the Ascend Projects

Hannah Kitchen

Quick Summary: The Ascend Project is a year-long, student-led experience through Unbound where learners complete a personal, meaningful, 40+ hour project. This guide shares what it’s like—step by step—from brainstorming…Continue readingExperiencing Ascend: A Student’s Guide to the Ascend Projects

What Ascend Students Do Between Events: Webinars, Projects, and Real-World Learning

Hannah Kitchen

Quick Answer: Between Ascend’s four major events, students attend expert webinars, meet with their teams, take online courses, work on personal projects, and connect through peer-led activities—all designed to build…Continue readingWhat Ascend Students Do Between Events: Webinars, Projects, and Real-World Learning

Experiencing Ascend: What is it like to be on an Ascend Team for the first time?

Hannah Kitchen

Before the first event even begins all the way through the end of the year, Ascend teams are a foundational part of every Ascend student’s experience.  In this article, I,…Continue readingExperiencing Ascend: What is it like to be on an Ascend Team for the first time?

What is it Like to Attend APEX for the First Time vs the Second Time?

Hannah Kitchen

Quick Summary: Wondering what APEX is like? First-time attendees often feel welcomed and make fast connections. Second-timers come back for deeper relationships, reunions, and recognition. Here’s how it felt both…Continue readingWhat is it Like to Attend APEX for the First Time vs the Second Time?