People who dropped out of high school, or just didn’t do very well, often think they will never be able to pursue a post-secondary education and enter a career of their choice; however that is not true. They can do it. The Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program provides access to the University of Toronto for those aged 19 and up who have been away from formal education for some time and don’t meet the usual university entrance requirements. Thomas Socknat, Academic Director of the Program, says ”A lot of people just don’t think they could ever qualify for university studies, especially at U of T. They need to know that the Academic Bridging Program is designed to provide a second chance for people like them—“non-traditional” students—to explore and pursue post-secondary education.”

Take, for example, Matt Hitch. He felt he had blown any chance of attending university until he discove