WHAT ARE THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTES?

Students say it best:

“I’ve opened my mind to so many new ideas, that I’ve become a different person.”

" I never believed that I would walk out of here being different, but I’ve definitely changed.  This place has been exactly what I’ve needed, that extra boost.  It’s motivated me and opened my eyes to many different possibilities.”

“It’s really helped me cope with the fact that I’m not the only person like me.”

“The entire faculty is extremely gifted and knowledgeable in the fields that they work with.  Totally dedicated people.”

“It helped me grow and live at a hard time of my life in a loving, caring, respectful and all together wonderful group of people.”

“GIV has shown me that it’s o.k. to be me and not to be scared!”

“It was the most enlightening experience I’ve ever had.”

“With people like this, we can definitely save the world!!  Hooray!”

““This makes me so excited to go to college!”

“I am so thankful for my opportunity to come here.  I’ve changed for the better and nothing is more wonderful than that.”

WHAT DO STAFF AND FACULTY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT GIV?

"Exhausting and extremely gratifying would be the two adjectives that I would select to describe my experience at GIV."

"A constant whirlwind of activity, learning and energy."

"Intense, tiring, and satisfying."

"At times I observed the best of the inquisitive nature of budding scientists."

"The week was hectic, educational, stimulating, fun, tiring, frustrating, and joyful." 

"I came to teach some very bright students and learned much more that I taught. "

AND PARENTS???

"While our daughter is happy in high school, with the GIV staff and the other teens, she felt particularly encouraged, supported and respected and took some creative chances that she otherwise would not have considered.  We are so grateful that there is an opportunity like this that inspires such hope and excitement."