Institute for Writing and Thinking

for students

Participant Responses

 

What students and faculty say about the summer Workshops in Writing and Thinking for High School Students

“Never have I walked into an English classroom with more enthusiasm and energy than I do now, because I am so excited to take back what I learned at the workshop and use it to enhance my studies.”
—Student, Young Writers Workshop at Simon's Rock College of Bard, 2002

“[My daughter's] experience at Simon's Rock was pivotal in her development as a young woman and as a writer.”
—Parent of a student in the Young Writers Workshop at Simon's Rock College of Bard, 2002

“This has been the best learning experience of my life to date. Every technique we used was beneficial, but it was the amazing energy that launched us all to the stars.”
—Student, Monte Sol Workshop at St. John's College, 2001

“It was absolutely fabulous. Everyone from the workshop that I have spoken to has mentioned how much more they enjoy writing now and how their writing skills have improved. We have all made great new friendships and have great new memories to muse upon.”
—Student, Monte Sol Workshop at St. John's College, 2002

“I wanted you to know how valuable the writing and thinking workshop was for our daughter. She said it was the perfect balance of work and play. The blend of cultural and social activities provided group experiences that she could reflect on in her writings. She has always enjoyed math and science, and now she includes poetry in her list of passions."
—Parent of a student in the Lake Forest Writers Workshop, 2001

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