What Students Say About the Governor's School

We asked students to complete this statement: Because of my Governor's School experience ___ .

• "I fell in love with learning again."
• "I now have a better grasp on complex topics about our society and the world we live in. I will continue to challenge myself and be better prepared for my future due to attending Governor’s School."
• "I return home more prepared to work and collaborate with my peers and colleagues as well as more apt to deal with life's issues and challenges."
• "I feel the inspiration to be not only a better person but to seek out the best in others and encourage others to be the best they can be."
• "I understand myself on a deeper level, and have a better idea of how I want to explore my future—through asking questions and listening to the world around me."
• "I was able to make amazing friends who came from different places and have different experiences than I do."
• "I hope to experience both life and school with a broader perspective. I thank my instructors and peers for this."
• "I understand myself better and respect others more. I love music more and am less nervous about college and about the future in general."
• "I’ve become a better thinker, a more confident writer and speaker, and a more compassionate friend."
• "I was transformed, built life-long friends, and learned so much about myself, the world, and my passion for knowledge."
• "I feel like I have grown as a person. I feel like the people I met are my new family and I can’t imagine my life with them. It was truly the most incredible experience of my life and I will carry all of my memories with me forever."
• "I will be going into this next year with a more positive mindset and knowing that I am capable of so many things."

What students shared about their time at Governor's School:

• "Helped me find out so much about myself. I have grown mentally and I can’t wait to share my experiences and thoughts with others."
• "I am so happy that I came, so happy with the friends I met, the seminars I went to, the faculty I met, etc. It was sensational, and the nighttime events were always great."
• "Governor’s School has, without a doubt, become the most important, challenging, and engaging experience of my life so far. My classes were of course not my whole experience, but they were incredibly important. I feel as though I had to learn an entirely new way of thinking and I’m a better person for it."
• "I made friends and memories that will last a lifetime."
• "I have learned to be considerate of others and confident in myself."
• "Every classroom was so engaged and enriching, with so many opportunities to grow. I gained so many new perspectives and loved the communities I was in. Each staff member, Fellow, and peer was so welcoming and kind. I loved this experience and I'm so sad to leave."
• "One of the best experiences I think I will ever have the chance of being a part of. It challenged me at all times and has changed my perspective on a lot of things, it was not only eye-opening but also opening personality-wise. I now feel more confident and comfortable with myself and to truly act like myself. I was exposed to so many cool people and every person had their own unique views."
• "The instructors, Fellows, and students were so welcoming and it let me feel more comfortable sharing and opening up."
   

Governor's School – Selected Survey Results

"Overall, instructional experiences with Governor's School faculty were engaging."
Strongly agree or agree – 95.6%

"Overall, instructional experiences with Governor's School faculty required me to think critically."
Strongly agree or agree – 94.7%

"My overall experience at Governor's School was rewarding."
Strongly agree or agree – 95.7% 

"Governor's School offers a diverse and exciting set of social activities that contributed positively to my Governor's School experience."
Strongly agree or agree – 95.4%

"Because of my Governor's School experience, I will encourage other students to apply."
Strongly agree or agree – 95.2%