We
want to thank you and all the supporters of The Ivy League Connection for the
wonderful experience our daughter Rachael had this past summer. Rachael’s
experience, from our perspective, helped her grow and mature as she prepares
for College next year.
Some
reflections:
The
itinerary was well organized and we appreciated the fact that it involved both
parent and student involvement. The college experience to be successful
involves all parties.
The
pre dinners and meetings with previous alumni was very helpful and gave us a
flavor and sense of the experience.
The Cornell Program was challenging with too many students in the class at once in a packed lecture setting. The time frame was exhausting at times. The students had class morning afternoons and nights, Sunday included. I thought that it might have been better to not be so compressed and maybe give the students a chance to experience other resources and opportunities at Cornell. The experience for most Ivy League colleges, however may be similar, so it may not have been bad to feel some pressure to finish a great deal of work on time.
Lastly,
I would mention the advantage of the students talking to each other and
reporting their activities in addition to talking in front of groups about
their experiences and observations. I think this is all part of the learning
experience and a great opportunity for our students to express themselves and
practice their communication skills.
Again,
we want to thank you and all the supporters, Board members, contributors and
support staff that made this experience so important and memorable for Rachael
and the rest of the students.
Thanks,
Bob
Redlo
