What Former Students Say
"The field experiences and extracurricular activities reinforce the course concepts and set this program apart from other Governor's School programs."
"It is an eye-opening introduction to college for gifted students, and getting college credit is a great opportunity."
"Overall, it was an amazing program, and I would recommend it to any of my friends and peers. Not only was it academically challenging. It’s taught me a lot about myself, others, and how to solve conflicts."
"The best experiences are with the friends I met here. We had a lot of good laughs and some really fun times."
"I enjoyed making friends with both the students and counselors. Some of my highlights of this trip include simple conversation. The people I’ve met and the time spent with them is just as valuable as the education."
"I really enjoyed all of the field trips, and whether or not they corresponded directly to our area of study at the time, I believe they are all important. We didn’t come here just to be in class and learn facts, but also learn about the area and gain new experiences, which is where field trips come in."
"The Archaeology field experience was great. Everything was well set-up and organized and we got a unique chance to apply what we learned in the classroom in a real way; Dr. Franklin was funny and knew what he was doing."
"I always said I wanted to be an archaeologist. That’s why I came here. Now that I have some knowledge of what they do, I can focus on areas that I might find interesting."
"These experiences have made me more appreciative of where I live and even more interested in the historical aspects of my community."
"Flatfoot dancing was one of the most enjoyable skills that I will take home with me. I absolutely cherish the time we spent dancing at the Carter Family Fold."
"Morel Cave was my favorite experience. It gave me the opportunity to explore an activity I have never tried before."