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Words from Honors Graduates
When I first came to King's, I was nervous about starting the Honors Program; although I was an A student in high school, I was worried that the classes would be too challenging as I worked to adjust to a new stage in my life. Just days after starting at King's, though, I knew that I had made the right decision. The classes were small, which made one-on-one interactions with the professors and students not just possible, but essential. Everyday, I would enjoy stimulating discussions on whatever we were learning, and being with a group of students with similar goals helped me form strong friendships that I still have today. I've gained so much knowledge from being around such bright, hard-working individuals.
Participating in the Honors Program is by far one of the best decisions I made during my time at King’s. Courses in the Honors Program are populated by the brightest students and the best professors and so naturally feature a high level of intellectual discussion. The Honors Program also offers great opportunities to students outside the classroom with its cultural events, trips to various locations such as New York City, and inspiring discussions in its Lounge and Learn series. In short, the Honors Program fosters both academic and personal excellence. Michael Buckwash ‘09 As a high school senior I hesitated to accept the invitation to the King's College Honors Program because I knew it would be challenging. Four years later I can tell you the Honors Program has played a huge role in helping me succeed in the classroom and to grow as a person. Classes are small and teachers are always enthusiastic and willing to help. Outside the classroom I enjoyed the various social events, including lectures and trips. In fact, some of my best friends from college I met in the Honors Program. The Honors Program pushed me to develop skills such as leadership, writing, and public speaking that will serve me well long after I leave college. I have gained so many valuable memories and experiences from participating in the Honors Program that I strongly recommend the program to anyone who is interested. Susan Prentice ‘09 Participating in the honors program has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since coming to King’s. Graduating with honors gives me the competitive edge I need for law school and definitely gives a special touch to my resume. There were very interesting course selections with dedicated teachers, and students who actively participate and challenge one another. Rather than spending time several core classes, the accelerated program allows for the completion of several core requirements in single classes, leaving space in my schedule for more classes that I thought were interesting rather than required. The honors program has made substantial progress even over my four years at King’s and with the addition of socials and a new lounge is very welcoming and inviting. For me the honors program was an advantage I had over several of my friends and I definitely would recommend anyone even considering joining to pursue the program as it promotes success both inside and outside of the classroom. Michelle O'Brien '08 Out of all the decisions I made while at Kings, completing the Honors Program was by far the best. The Honors classes were some of the most rewarding classes I took while at Kings. The professors' passion for the subject helped challenge each one of us to broaden our interests and attain a higher level of learning. I was also surrounded by other students who wanted to get as much out of each class as I did which provided for great class discussions. I enjoyed the course work that accompanied the Honors classes, and I also enjoyed working with honors extension contracts to gain even more from my major classes. When I graduated from Kings as an Honors Graduate I was proud to wear my medal and know that without the Honors Program my experience at King's would not have been the same. Melissa Richards '08 |
