There were 61 Junior Scholars in the 2009 Program and from that recruiting year 23 students (38%) are now attending Miami Univer-sity. Historically, most of the Junior Scholars have been from Ohio; however, a significant number of them have been from out of state. In 2010, 33% of the Scholars were non-Ohioans and about half of these stu-dents were international. The University is committed to dive
rsity in all of its programs, and the Junior Scholars Program reflects this commitment in the ethnic, cultural, economic, social, and geographical diver-sity of its students. Junior Scholars embrace these diversities, forming a strong community spirit and lasting friendships. The Scholars typically enroll for 6 to 8 credit hours, selecting courses from a list of about forty classes of-fered by over twenty departments. Even though these courses include regular undergraduates, the Junior Scholars are typically the top students. In the 2010 Junior Scholars Program, 44% of the grades awarded to Junior Scholars in Miami courses were in the A range; 25% of the Junior Scholars received all A's in their Miami courses; and 89% of the Junior Scholars received at least an A and a B in their Miami courses. However, the Junior Scholars Program includes much more than academic studies. In addition to course work, Scholars attend a series of seminars on topics such as time management and study skills, college admissions, financial aid, interpersonal relationships, cultural awareness, and alcohol awareness. A full schedule of social and recreational activities complements the scholarly parts of the Program. Students and staff participate in swimming, soccer, broomball, and volleyball; and they enjoy use of Miami University's Recreational Sports Center. Two popular outings are an excursion to Kings Island, one of America's best fun parks and a night at the Cincinnati Opera. Scholars also enjoyed picnics, DVD movies, a parents´ weekend, and a faculty appreciation dinner. The Scholars usually organize a hall government that plans several all-hall events, including a dance and a memory book.
