The Thompson Learning Community

The Thompson Learning Community is for students who have received a scholarship from The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. The scholarship covers all of tuition and fees, and however much money is leftover from that is sent in a check for students to spend on books, living expenses, etc. There are certain requirements that each recipient has to meet in order to keep their scholarship. A 2.0 G.P.A., two hours of community service per academic year, and during Freshman and Sophomore years there are certain classes they can choose from and they have to pick one. Freshmen are assigned a peer mentor who they meet with occasionally to discuss how they are adjusting to college. There are also monthly dinners for freshmen and their peer mentors to attend.

The TLC is a good community for students. The TLC offices are located in Kayser Hall. There is a lounge for students to hang out in, a quiet study room, and a computer lab, where printing is free. But, there are also events going on all the time for TLC members. Some that have occurred recently are the zoo day, where admission was free, a picnic, and a talent show. In addition to free college, the TLC has helped to impact many students' college experience in a positive way.

-Anna Russo