Quotes about cha - 2006 Students

“"CHA has been a life changing experience. It's provided me with opportunities that I wouldn't get anywhere else.”
~Crystal Eldridge

“"I would just like to say the CHA has been the best three weeks of my life. Every person I have met here, whether they are adults or students, has left a lasting impression on my soul. I will always hold a place in my heart for CHA and all the life-changing experiences it has given me. CHA is the perfect blend of the pursuit of academic excellence mixed with the pursuit of humanity. We have all grown in mind, body, and soul here while at CHA and that is something I will never forget."”
~ Ross Smith

“"CHA is great.  I was very timid about coming because I was a very shy person.  CHA changed me.  I was a lot of the time the first to approach others and strike up conversation.  CHA will change your life!"
~ Michael Owen

“"CHA was the best part of my summer.  At first I wasn't sure about how fun it would be, I mean, come on!  No visitors for 3 weeks?!  What about my boyfriend?  But I got here and everybody was so nice that I knew I could handle 3 weeks.  I've made so many friends that I am going to keep in touch with!  It was the best 3 weeks of my summer."
~ Cindy Storrs

“"I did not know exactly what to expect here, but I am really glad that I came. To all that are thinking about applying, there is no reason NOT to!  Free college credit, chance to meet new people, and Free meals – the experience is far too great to pass up."

~Lauren Tincher

“"I was very nervous about attending CHA!  I was afraid that I would do bad in my classes or not meet many people, but I was so wrong!  This was one of the best experiences of my life.  I learned inside and outside of the class, and I have made life long friendships.  CHA is Great!"
            ~Randee Collins

“"CHA has been so much more than I could have dreamt it to be.  I have learned so much about myself & in my classes.  Time went be too fast & I wish I had a few more days, just to spend more time w/ everyone."
~Nicole Newton

“"Intensive learning, constant activity, and lifetime connections."
~Jaimie Murdock

“"When I first came to Murray I was nervous of the classes, people, & overall experience.  I am shy & quiet usually at first, but I soon became very comfortable with the warm, friendly, laid-back atmosphere.  I walk away from here today with a sadness in my heart from the friends I made, experiences I had, & even the classes I took.  CHA has changed me into a more confident, self-reliant, individual that will help me to succeed in me future.  The memories I made will last a lifetime."
~Rebecca Regan

“"CHA is a life changing experience.  There is no way you will ever regret attending CHA."
~Adri Gamblin

“"Great job!  I enjoyed every moment, and I'll miss the community terribly!"
~Tia Thistlewood

“"CHA has been the most enriching and life changing events that I have ever gone through.  It has taught me how to be myself, just me, and I had never learned that lesson before."
~Jackie Peters

“"I expected to have something to take home.  I never expected to have so much to take back.  It was phenomenal."
~Shraddha Chakradhar

“"CHA was one of the best things that I could have filled my summer with.  Nothing else will allow you to grow this much as a complete and whole person.  The people here truly care about you and your well being."
~Colleen Campbell

“"CHA is a challenge, you go into it blind and don't know what to expect.  I have come out of this with getting to know myself better.  I now realize not only my potential, but also I see how lucky, fun, wacky, caring, and considerable I am.  I love they staff and students so much.  CHA can be summed up as a time to learn about one's self and meet the best people of your life."
~Bailey Davis

“"You think this will be horrible and your parents may force you to go.  But give it 3 days and you'll see… there is no better program.  By the end you'll be wishing for more time."
~Trey Catchen

“"CHA was an experience that has changed me, challenged me and given me the chance to grow.  The people I met here I know I will stay friends with for years to come and I also hope to stay in touch with the leadership team and my teachers.  The past three weeks I don't know that I've ever learned more or had more opportunities to truly give my opinions on issues.  This is a time I will never forget and I hope one day maybe to come back to help broaden the minds of another CHA Generation."
~Catie Harris

“"I support this program to continue because it is challenging and demanding.  This is a wonderful program for high school juniors!  It provides them an opportunity to experience what college is truly like.  This program is worth funding."
~Eileen Huang

“"I was so nervous about coming to CHA, and I was homesick the first few days, but it has turned out to be one of the most awesome experiences of my life.  I have gotten to know so many great people here who I know I'll be friends w/ for years to come. =)”"
~Rachel Martin

“"It will be one of the best times in your life.  You will grow & be inspired.  You will change forever over the course of these three weeks."
~Danielle Harrell

“"You can't really be shy here.  Well – it's hard to.  You have to get out there and make friends, and you won't regret it.  You will have the time of your life!"

~Alicia Clark

“"The people you meet here will change your life.  That may sound cheesy but it's true."

~Melissa Jones

“"CHA has been one of the most enlightening experiences of my life.  It's an amazing opportunity to meet new people, face new ideas, and define who you - yourself - are by your own conceptions/beliefs instead of those belonging to the people around you."

~Maggie Cude

“"You come to CHA not knowing what to expect from the students, staff, or activities, but you leave with life long friends, knowledge, and memories.  There are no regrets once you arrive."
~Kayla Jones

“"CHA was awesome.  It was one of the best experiences of my life.  After 3 weeks I didn't want to leave.  If you have the chance definitely do it, you won't regret it.”
~Greg Waddell

“"My experience at CHA has been a life changing one.  I came here wondering if I would be able to survive on my own, knowing no one, I found out quickly how people accepted my for who I was.  I hung out with people I normally would have never thought to get to know & broke several stereotypes.  I have gained friendship, a new appreciation for hard work, & more self-esteem than I would have ever imagined.  Getting involved with CHA has taught me to expand my boundaries and not worry about what others think of me."

~Kristen Willinger

“"You will learn more about yourself:
how you learn,
how you deal with other,
how you operate,
and who you are,
than you ever will sitting at home."

~Kasey Fehler

“"I would just like to say that this has been a very enriching experience.  I have learned to use programs that I probably would not have gotten to otherwise.  It also taught me to think, which is an integral component of success in today's world."

~Nathaniel Brown

“"This program is well worth giving up 3 weeks of summer to attend."

~Howl Bean II

“"It is amazing how quickly you can create the bonds, and feel the sense of being a community.
It is like a second home that you've known forever."

~Katie Eiland

“"CHA challenged me academically and spiritually.  I learned more about myself than ever before, all while having the time of my life."

~Sarah Fuller

“"CHA is the most rewarding 3 weeks you will ever spend away from home."

~Tara Maeda

“"CHA was a great opportunity to experience the college life and meet new people." ~Megan Rogers

“"The faculty consists of devoted teachers.  It's like being in school heaven.  The staff are caring and are there to help and guide you through the program.  The RC's are cool and interact with the students.  The experience, as a whole, is life-changing and phenomenal."
~Alexander J Baines

“"CHA is a program like no other. To be successful, a program just might make the most taciturn student break out into the most sociable student. And CHA did that." ~Jeremy Webb

“"Make the best of it, meet as many people as you can, you will make memories that will last forever."

~Layne Hardison

“"CHA was the best way to spend three weeks of my summer. I met so many great people and learned so many wonderful things. I would encourage anyone to apply."

~Meredith Lockhart

“"Sign up for CHA! It's the bomb dot com!"

~Mason Johnson

“"It was very nice being able to start on a clean slate with new friends. The counselors are superb and Jonathan Awori needs a raise."

~Payden Harned

“"I loved the sense of being in a community. I don't want to go back home!"

~Caitlin Spencer

“"CHA has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I now look at the big picture instead of just seeing my small world. Don't miss out on this opportunity."

~Lyndsey Cleaver

"Don't think about the time you'll be gone, just agree to go and go. The people you meet and experiences you have will far outweigh any job or plans you have at home. Trust me, they made me a believer. Don't think about it too hard, just go to CHA!"

~Jenny Russell

“"Coming into CHA I was very nervous and wish I could have stayed home. I never considered myself a hard academic worker, just smart and open minded. CHA ended up being on the of the greatest experiences I've had in my life. It's taught me so much about myself, the world around me, and what it takes to succeed." ~Alex Lane

“"CHA is not just hard work all the time. It's probably some of the most fun
I've my whole life and I wish I could do it every summer."

~Obed Frast

“"You will learn so much….about yourself. CHA is fun. You learn so much about the 97 people around you that classwork seems like a breeze."

~Annie Carman

“"CHA was so awesome. It made me excited to go to college. It changed my life!"
~Becca Hostilo

“"CHA was brilliant."

~Jake Taylor

“"CHA is a great place to be yourself. Through the many activities you have opportunities to step out of your comfort zone and discover who you truly are."

~Sam Anneken

“"CHA was wonderful; the best time of my life! I would do it all over again. I learned so much about myself, as well as others, and gained so much knowledge about college. I love everything about CHA!"

~Sarah Bishop

“"You come for the credit, but you stay for the life changing experience which is CHA."

~Aron Huckaba

“"This program has changed my life. It was so challenging, yet so fun at the same time. I enjoyed every single minute! I have now very close friends and they have helped me become more myself. The teachers are life-changers and are amazing!"

~Amy Sanders

“"CHA is a great opportunity. It opens doors that makes the transition to college a little easier."

~Kayla Burgess

“"Apply for CHA, you won't regret it."

~Amanda Jones

“"CHA is an awesome experience. Do not be scared and dive right in because three weeks is really not that long."

~Brittany Baird

“"CHA is a really unique experience and is fun. Plus, you get six hours of college credit as well as a housing scholarship. It's shorter than GSP so you also have more time to hang with your friends back home."

~Stephanie Bodell

“"CHA really helped me break out of my shell. I was able to leave all pretenses behind, let loose and be myself. It's like nothing else I've ever experienced. The knowledge, learning is palpable. There is a flavor of new ideas that floats in the air. It's awesome."
~Megan Peters