Student responses from the Class of 2008

"In order to be successful in a college atmosphere, it takes perseverance, commitment and dedication. Many people take advantage of having so much freedom, but independence has taught me the boundaries for myself as well as better time management."

"I have absolutely loved every minute of Middle College; it took me out of the high school scene and into a place where I could be around mature people, and I could be responsible for my education."

Student responses from the Class of 2004

"I learned and grew a lot. I loved going to school again and I felt comfortable with the atmosphere and fellow students. I was able to focus on my future goals and make them more specific."

"Coming to Middle College was the best decision I made during my high school years. My only regret was that I didn't come here sooner."

"Before this program, I was a shell of a person. I went through the motions that high school requires with no emotion, no passion, no interest whatsoever. This program has given me much more freedom, the leeway to mature and the ability to take responsibility for myself and as a result, I have developed my own sense of direction."

 

Student responses from the Class of 2002

"Middle College gave me an opportunity that I would never have had at my old high school. I had the chance to take classes that are not offered in regular high school. I have met so many great friends, including the teachers, and the support that we give to each other shows the cohesiveness of Middle College as a group."

 

Student responses from the Class of 2000

I like Middle College because it involved meeting all new people and being in a completely different atmosphere.

 

Middle College created a tight "family" in some ways that high schools couldn't. I think we had a great class as well. Everyone was needed to make this a complete experience. Unfortunately, things come to an end, but this end made way for even more beginnings than we would have had elsewhere. It wasn't the "program" that was successful, it was the people. (Teachers included)

 

I know what it is like to attend a college and I am very clear about what I will do in the future. I know I would not have been this clear about my future if I had stayed at my previous school.

 

I really like how people treat each other here. I've seen very, very, very little cruelty. Good place for shrinking egos which people feel compelled to flaunt in regular high school.

 

I like how teachers actually enjoy teaching; they want to be here. You guys don't just accept your jobs because you're too old to find ones that interest you more. You were made to teach, and that's very important.

 

Next year at CSM I have a feeling I will be helping my old high school friends with everything.

 

I liked the small high school classes, the freedom (to choose classes, schedule, etc.) at Middle College I wasn't afraid to be who I wanted to be.

 

High school was just a place for me to lose myself and walk around in a daze. Middle College snapped me out of it and reminded me that I wanted to go to college. I honestly don't know where or who I would be if I hadn't come up to CSM for this program.