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THINK Summer Institute - Davidson Institute for Talent Development (Reno, NV)

• Website

  http://www.davidsongifted.org/THINK-Summer

• Topics

  • Educational Options: Summer Programs

• University

  University of Nevada, Reno

Comments

Student on 4/12/2010

I entered THINK the summer before my sophomore year as a shy, insecure boy without social skills or close friends to speak of at home. I emerged from just my first year as a THINKer with more than just calculus skills that set me far enough ahead that I got to skip the class entirely this year, but social skills that helped me forge close friendships at home with the two people I now consider my two best friends. The second year of THINK was also of great consequence to me. I emerged from that summer not only as a more social and friendly person, but also as a leader. That very fall - as a junior in high school - I became one of the captains of my varsity football team. I also became a more vocal leader in my choir and my band, joined track (and was also a track captain my senior year), and continued to branch out with friends.

Parent on 1/4/2010

It's amazing, our son came home and in a day was talking about what he wanted to take at THINK next year!!! He even mentioned some things out of his normal comfort zone. It is so refreshing to see him excited about learning again. There also seems just the right amount of fun mixed in (He may even have had too much fun). It's hard to explain to other parents here the difference at THINK. It's great to know that the other kids feel the same way. THINK 2010 will be put onto our calendar right away!

Parent on 1/4/2010

Thank you for the wonderful three weeks that our son has enjoyed. This is his second year, and he said it is even better than last year (if that is possible)! And he said last year was incredible!!! So it gets better every year! The professors were awesome and the staff was great. Thanks again.

Parent on 2/1/2005

Last year they had chemistry at THINK. The students definitely seemed challenged. I liked the whole experience because they were on their own with supervision. They definitely had to study. Nothing ever got out of hand. The staff kept you informed about everything. They were strict enough but gave them enough room to experience college life without letting them get carried away even though I think some tried (mine) a little. My daughter did very well without getting stressed out. They did so many neat things outside of the classes too. It was her first trip west. She loved the scenery. My daughter came back more confident in every aspect of her life including relationships. She just learned so much about herself. After the program I never heard her say she was not smart. Before, she had lacked confidence because everything was so easy for her and she never had to study. She thought it was because her school was small and they accommodated the less intelligent students. Her straight A's never built her confidence but the THINK program did. She knows now she can accomplish anything she wants academically. She seems more tolerant of the teachers when they make mistakes and stands up for herself more among her peers because she is a bit different. She wants to move to NV permanently because she loved it there so much. I see my daughter get 100% in her challenging classes but in her less challenging classes I see her hang around the 89%- 90% range until she has to push to get the final grade up to the A range. She gets bored if she is not challenged and slacks off. I never see her study for anything. But at least now I know she knows how. It was the best experience from beginning to end, worth the money and I recommend it highly.

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