Expanding my education, especially in the social studies field, has always excited me. When I received the opportunity to apply for GHP, I was exhilarant. The program has always intrigued me; getting a taste of the college experience in high school seems eye-opening. Like many students, I rarely recognize my proximity to college life, however, in less than two years, I will be away from home, slightly frightened, but duly liberated. GHP offers a unique experience. Most pre-college programs are expensive, and big ‘name brand’ colleges offer four figure fees for two week camps that are not only elementary but also unrepresentative of the true collegiate experience. Sometimes, these programs offer credits, but the GHP experience is about more than skipping college classes. It is about making lasting friendships, refining applicable skills, and growing as a young scholar in a collegiate environment. Furthermore, GHP is about bringing a diverse group of students together to collaboratively improve. …show more content…
The rural experience consists of a close-knit community, a valuable lifestyle that taught a slightly introverted person, like myself, to appreciate the power of conversation. However, the bubble of rural life somewhat handicaps. Social situations are usually limited to familiar faces. GHP offers the opportunity to improve my social skills and expand my interactions.
The most obvious goal of GHP is to gain knowledge in a selected field. The opportunity to learn on a college level in a collegiate setting is thrilling. Expanding my social studies knowledge to include contrasting views on relevant topics seems beneficial, especially while surrounded by scholarly peers. GHP provides the opportunity for rural students to experience the academic focus that urban schools can offer, specifically in the realm of social