Bordoy, a Danbury High School senior, worked with 4th and 5th graders from minority communities who are attending Windham Summer School. Some students designed their own courses. Theresa Jarvis, a New London High School student, did an independent study project on documentary photography. For many of the students, it's their first time away from home. The connection with peers from diverse backgrounds is one of the challenges the students have to address.
Some students believe that they now have a better picture of what it's like to go to college.
During the three weeks of intensive mentoring, students not only were exposed to academic challenges, they were encouraged to try things above and beyond what the undergraduate student experiences. Some students also earn college credit. By participating in the program, students are able to enrich their academic knowledge, their research experience, and also to explore their interests in greater depth. Their achievement, personal growth, and creative projects serve as a perfect answer to this question. The Three Summers Program offers you the opportunity to look at and answer these questions.