THINK Summer - Overview - Student Profiles

Who are THINKers?

A student who attends THINK is commonly referred to as a "THINKer." A typical student is ready for a challenging academic experience. They are prepared to take entry level college work at a younger age, while living away from home in a structured, supervised environment. Meet some past THINKers below!

 

Eva

Home State: Maryland
School Type: Homeschool
Educational/career interests: I love math and science, but I also dance and play jazz piano. I'm not quite sure what I want to do in the future but as long as it involves a supportive group of people and creative problem solving I'll be happy.
Years at THINK: 4
Has participation at THINK influenced your interests? My most recent classes at THINK opened me up to the social sciences, and the THINK experience as a whole has influenced my college selection process.
Why did you choose THINK?  I had been involved with Davidson summer programs for a long time, so it followed naturally that I attended THINK when I was 13. I loved it so much that I decided to come back and haven't stopped since!
Why would you recommend THINK to someone else? THINK is by far the best summer program I've attended with the most diverse and fun group of students, staff, and faculty. THINK is a great way to earn college credits while meeting a great group of kids. Especially if you've never taken a college class before, THINK is a rigorous but fun way to get started.


Joshua

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Home State: California 
School Type: Homeschool
Education/career interests:
“I enjoy English, and I’d like to be a YouTuber.”
Has participation at THINK influenced your interests?
“…definitely, because I have been less shy now as well as a lot more social…”
Why would you recommend THINK to someone else?
“Because you learn a lot, you meet new people, and just the experience as a whole is amazing.” 

 




 

Alex


Home State: Connecticut
School Type: Private School
Education/career interests:

“History and Law”
Years at THINK: 2
Why did you return to THINK? 
“Really enjoyed it, both the social and academic aspects of THINK”
Why would you recommend THINK to someone else?
“THINK was a very enjoyable experience for me.  It allowed me great social as well as academic opportunities, and the ability for the first time to explore an academic environment by myself.”





 

Tanya


Home State: New Jersey
School Type: Public School
Education/career interests:
“I love science and engineering because it gives us power to analyze and innovate, and understand the world and people around us.”
How has participation at THINK influenced your interests?
“In Introduction to Neuroscience, I learned about human motivation and the human condition, and about neurological and psychological diseases. I also learned about different types of neurons, your senses, and the purposes of different parts of the brain. This was very interesting and I got some insight as to how people think, and how different events can affect your brain. Throughout the course I also learned how to analyze facts and think logically. 

The other course that I took was AST 110: Introduction to Stellar Astronomy. I learned about the life cycle of stars and about outer space and how stars form. It was very interesting and humbling to realize how big the universe is and how insignificant we are. Astronomy put the world into perspective, and it was truly amazing to learn about gravity and gravity waves and such. Both my courses have made me a more analytical and logical thinker which would in the future contribute to my success in law school and a future as a lawyer”
Why did you choose THINK?
“THINK gives me the opportunity to make friends with kids who think on the same level as me and thus I am more at home at the camp than during my school year. I thought it would be a unique experience, and I liked getting to stay in dorms and take college courses. The fun of being with a bunch of bright kids has its own charm.
It's definitely a unique experience, and it's really fun to be able to experience "college life". The courses are demanding but not overwhelming, although they're compressed into 3 weeks, and you get to make a lot of friends and it's really fun to study together. Even though it's an academics camp, there are still lots of really fun activities you can do like watermelon on the quad, going to the campus bookstore, and also the fieldtrips, like going to Lake Tahoe. There's also some free time to just hang out with friends and play games. Kids with a variety of talents go to THINK, so you'll definitely be able to find people with similar interests and be able to fit in and make plenty of friends.”



 

Beth


Home State: Texas
School Type: Private School
Education/career interests:
“Astronomy or Engineering”
Has participation at THINK influenced your interests?
“Yes, my participation in THINK definitely inspired me to continue in higher-level math and science courses”

Why did you choose THINK?
“I thought it would be really interesting to do college courses, and it just sounded fun.”
Why would you recommend THINK to someone else?
“I've been to a few other summer programs, and THINK was by far the best. I learned so much and made some amazing friends that I still keep in touch with. THINK is a great opportunity for people who are really interested in expanding their horizons while having fun.”




Mission

The following disclosure is provided pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 598.1305:

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a Nevada non-profit corporation which is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt private operating foundation. We are dedicated to supporting the intellectual and social development of profoundly gifted students age 18 and under through a variety of programs. Contributions are tax deductible.

Profoundly gifted students are those who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ and achievement tests. Read more about this population in this article.

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