To further expose students to the professional fields, as part of their project, students also conduct interviews and take field trips to meet community members and professional researchers associated with their area of study. Program participants have access to Stanford University libraries and other on-campus resources. One of Quest's main educational strengths is an extensive public speaking program taught by professional public speakers who volunteer to teach two 3-hour sessions per week at no cost. In addition, students practice their speeches several times per week in private tutorials and group exercises. Students also give formal presentations of their individual environmental research projects at the end of the program.
Students receive a video taped copy of their presentations.
As needed, Quest arranges private tutorials for students who request help in math, physics, chemistry, economics, and many other fields. Stanford graduate and undergraduate students serve as tutors. Each student is assigned a mentor in his or her area of professional interest to serve as a professional resource. Throughout Quest, especially in the evenings and dinners, local professionals give talks about their careers and professional fields. Through these informal discussions, students are introduced to a wide range of environment-related career options.