The
Ivy League Connection was very valuable for Cameron in so many ways. It has
taught him that perseverance pays off with a feeling of great accomplishment.
His uncle and I believe that he now realizes that it is so easy to give up on a
goal or a dream. There are no regrets however, when you know that you have done
all you know to do to reach your destination and it comes to reality. It has
given Cameron a sense of pride and growth in so many areas. He is learning
accountability and responsibility to a higher level. Being involved with the ILC
has stirred some self motivation in him to manage his time more effectively,
developing skills needed to succeed in life.
Before
the ILC, Cameron had expressed that he did not want to leave California for
college. Now he is very open to venture out. He enjoyed meeting students from
other countries as well as other states. He learned time management with
getting to class on time, understanding that the ritual he goes through with
getting dressed for the day does not need to take so long. I laughed at his
blog where he said, “I learned how to get to class from my bed in 30 minutes.”
His
experiences with the different outings were unforgettable. The restaurants, the
different types of food he was exposed to and the willingness to try them shows
growth. Cameron, like myself, had issues with trying anything new, especially
if it looks different from what we are used to (e.g. pig face). Now he is more
adventuresome in that area.
His
dorm life, and meeting new people was such a great experience for him that he
now is willing to go out of state to school. He is very interested in Northwestern
University, as it has everything that interests him. They have mechanical
engineering, D1 sports as he plays baseball, and they have a great music
department. He plays saxophone and loves jazz. He will be applying to UPenn,
and NYU as well just to name a few of his choices.
We
would like to sincerely thank Charles Ramsey, Madeline Kronenberg, and Don
Gosney for this great opportunity for Cameron. It has given him the belief that
he too can succeed in the environment of an Ivy League University, and this
experience will last him a lifetime.
Thank
you again, ILC
Karen
Bolden
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