Hip-Hop TRiO Student X-Change Stresses Importance of Higher Education

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 20, 2011

Matthew Boyd

512-623-0610

mb1571@txstate.edu

Hip-Hop TRiO Student X-Change Stresses Importance of Higher Education

                 SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 20, 2011-- High school students come to Texas State to learn and discuss the importance of education and recognize what higher education can do for their lives.

                The Hip Hop Congress is known throughout the local community for one of its signature projects, Hip-Hop TRiO Student X-Change. The program is sponsored and supported by the TRiO programs at Texas State. High school students learn in a conference theme about Texas State University, the importance of a college education, professionalism and hip hop culture from Texas State students.

                “It’s healthy, clean fun that we’ll be having for the students and in addition to that it will demonstrate diversity,” said Jesse Silva, organization adviser and student project coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

“Hip-hop is very reaching in terms of demography,” he said. “Regardless of race, it makes for a good common ground for all students.”

                Each year 100-150 high school students from Central Texas attend the programs workshops and panel discussions. The Hip-Hop TRiO Student X-Change identifies higher education as a means to eliminate barriers to problems associated with socio-economic status and cultural diversity.

                If you are interested in participating or volunteering, contact Jesse Silva at js202@txstate.edu.

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