Student Testimonials
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Educator Testimonials
“Amber had a life-changing experience in your program. Upon her return, she came in to all of my Anatomy classes and spoke to them in detail of the knowledge and experience she gained, the contacts she made, and overall how wonderful the event was. Thank you for providing our students with this great opportunity!”
- T. Caracciolo, M.Ed., Science Department Chair, North Port, FL
“Sarah truly enjoyed her experience. She is an excellent student, and I am very glad she got a chance to expand her ideas and learn more. She is eager to bring back some of what she learned to our Student Council. Thank you for the opportunity.”
– A. Oropeza, Program Coordinator, El Paso, TX
“Diedra's experience was positive, and I believe she grew in many ways, one of the most important being that the Forum helped her define what she really wants to do with her career.”
– J. Syltie, MST, Math/Engineering Teacher and National Honor Society Adviser, Brookings, SD
“Michael was glowing about how much he enjoyed the experience, how much he learned, and how it affirmed what he wanted to further study as a career.”
- P. Yates, Chemistry Instructor, Mechansville, VA
“Melina had a fantastic experience in Washington. Her parents are very proud, and I have seen her grow a lot since returning from her trip. She is more vocal and takes charge more. You have a wonderful program, and I hope that more of my students can attend this in the future.”
- J. Gricco, 7th Grade Teacher, Glen Mills, PA
“Will's experience was very positive. Will made friends that he continues to keep in touch with. I can see his confidence, sense of personal power, and responsibility expanding as a result of this experience. Thank-you for all the work you do to make it possible!”
- L. Draper, Music Teacher, Dearborn Heights, MI
“David was wildly enthusiastic about your program. He will reap benefits of the experience for a lifetime.”
– L. DeVoss, Language Arts Teacher, Murray, KY
“The conferences offer students a unique college experience during their pre-college years. Similar to a college setting is the chance to live and learn with like-minded individuals from varying social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. An atmosphere such as this challenges students to become collaborators and problem solvers with their peers unlike what they experience at home. This definitely primes them for a 21st century college experience.”
– L. Lang, Instructor and Department Chair in Biology, Dallas, TX
“Confidence is the most important benefit a student achieves from attending an Envision program. This comes in many forms: the courage to voice your opinion in a room full of strangers, the initiative to work and lead in a new group of students, and in general, the courage…to learn something new.”
– R. Perillo, English Teacher, Cadiz, Spain
“Sean spoke to me about his experience at NYLF Medicine. I must say I never saw a student that excited! He was so impressed with the speakers from the CDC and the NIH. Being part of the program confirmed how he will continue onto medical school and become a heart surgeon. I am looking forward to recommending more students in the future.”
- C. Giannico, High School Science Teacher, West Sayville, NY
“It was gratifying to see Elizabeth so happy and excited, bubbling over, telling me about it. Clearly, she had a valuable and happy experience.”
– E. Petersen, High School History Teacher, New York, NY
“The whole structure of the conferences is geared toward giving students the tools they need to become effective leaders in their schools, communities, and in their careers. It’s amazing how much a student will change by the end of a conference. Envision allows of the growth of knowledge and confidence in a safe, fun, and educational environment”
– B. Moelker, Humanities Teacher, CIEE, Andalucia, Spain
“My student, Daemen, enjoyed his trip to the NYLF very much. He has shared with me his experience and that he is planning on coming back next year. It made a very positive impact on him with his studies and work in my classroom especially.”
– S. Uyehara, Choice IT & Web Instructor, Baker, FL
“Envision programs help students prepare for college by giving them an opportunity to travel on their own in a highly structured environment that allows them to make good decisions.”
– J. Fernandez, Broward County Council of Social Studies, FL
“The programs challenge students to step outside their comfort zones and rise to meet high standards of responsibility, self-confidence, and action.”
– L. Fernandez, Spanish & French Teacher, Peabody, MA
“Envision prepares students for the college experience by living on a college campus and actually experiencing the sights, sounds, and students.”
– T. Donovan, Instructor and Department Chair in General Science, Boca Raton, FL
“I believe that attending an Envision program has a lasting impact on students because they will continue to draw upon the experiences, training, and developmental tools provided by the staff and other students for years to come.”
– B. Williams, Math Teacher, Ft. Worth, TX
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