College Prep Camps Help Create Attainable Goals And Expectations

By Lauren Tyson

College. It is a word that inspires awe, respect, and fear for some. Before you actually make it there, you are likely to hear stories from others about the great life experiences they had there-or the daunting challenges they faced. Experiences differ from person to person, but generally, most agree that college is a life-changing transition that opens doors and possibilities.

It may not always be wise to trust the opinions of others who have experienced college, as everyone's experience is different. Some people struggle through the added responsibility and tougher challenges they face, while others are amazed at the possibilities and potential they can reach in a new academic environment. It is probably safe to say that everyone feels college is a life-changing experience, but how it alters your perception of the world is up to you.

It may seem like college will be a mystery up until you arrive, but college prep camps like SuperCamp help aspiring college students demystify the college experience and attain workable goals in an honest, filter-free environment. Students will share that environment with others who may start as strangers, but share a common desire to make the most of their transition to college. SuperCamp's college summer programs have been described as a "portal to real life", a gateway to a place that pulls everything together-hopes, speculation, goals, academics, social interaction, and personal growth.

SuperCamp emphasizes these goals at their college prep camp: barrier-breaking, personal presentation, college skills for academic success, self-belief, motivation, and ownership attitude. Each one of these goals is essential to personal development and academic well-being. It can bridge the gap between a student's motivation and academic success.

It is almost impossible not to participate and learn when every activity is geared toward interaction and creating ways to let students discover things on their own. SuperCamp provides a safe, positive place where students can be who they really are, reflect on the results they are getting out of their life for the time they're investing, and brainstorm ideas about what to do differently in their life to achieve their personal goals.

SuperCamp also integrates the 8 Keys of Excellence with a positive learning environment, which creates a strong foundation for how people treat each other, view themselves, and decide how they are going to act in the world. Not only does it provide a moral compass, but it also assists students in finding out what they want out of college and life. Ambitious, universal college goals become their college goals, not someone else's.

Students will learn to take advantage of every communication opportunity, and to follow their inner sense of who they are, their destiny and their dreams. SuperCamp graduate, Rachel Sylwestrzak, had this to say about her overall experience at a college prep camp: "Quantum U really was one of the best experiences of my life... Having attended Super Camp before, I especially enjoyed how 'college- focused' QU was. It really eased my fears about the transition between high school and college, and made me see that sometimes it's better to step outside your comfort zone. I really liked how all the QU activities seemed age-appropriate, and how even the little ones had a tie in to how our lives would be when we entered college. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic experience and one that I would recommend to any college student.

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