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If you won a free ride to college at this point in your life, what would you go to school for and why?

“If I changed gears, I think culinary school would be great to attend. I'd love to learn to cook from experts and develop new techniques, and the recipes would be endless!”

Robyn L. Jones, publisher

“I love, love, love plants and flowers, so I’d really enjoy learning more about them and would get a business degree so I could open my own floral design shop.”

Nikki M. Murry, editor

“I would like to get my degree in elementary education and be a first-grade teacher. It’s a tough job, but a great way to make a difference in young children's lives and I would enjoy having off for the summer! ”

Elizabeth Beebe account executive

“I’d go to Temple for my MBA because it would help me be more well-rounded in my career.” Susie Smith, account executive

“Going back to college to learn Spanish would help me better communicate with my loved ones.”

Kaylie Haskins graphic designer

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Funding Youth Field Trips

Because a visit to the Reading Public Museum is something everyone should be able to enjoy, the Feed Their Imagination grant program was born. Wendy Koller, Director of Education, explains the program supports school budgets that don’t have the funds to allow for field trips to The Museum and also provides funds for students who cannot afford a visit. Money is donated by private donors contributing as part of the Museum’s annual appeal as well as by businesses wishing to support The Museum and through grants. Says Koller of the program’s need, “As school budgets continue to be stretched thin, schools have been forced to place less and less emphasis on field trips. As a result, The Museum has seen a large increase in the number of requests for the Feed their Imagination funding. Today, nearly two thirds of all visits to The Museum request funding either in full or in part.” Koller sees the program as essential as it helps to enrich the lives of students who may not otherwise be able to experience learning opportunities outside of formal classroom walls. She asserts, “It is often these types of experiences that engage and inspire students the most.” For more info visit readingpublicmuseum.org or email wendy.koller@readingpublicmuseum.org

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