July 17th

Question: Why did you choose to come to this program?

Jazmine Meggett – TASK

I wanted to do some sort of educational class during the summer. So I had my fabulous mom research various colleges and such. She found Bonner. I thought it was class and service and didn’t think we were going to have much to do. Boy was I wrong. We do so much when we’re not doing service or in class, we have team building and we go to baseball games.

I’m here because I want to make a difference. When I signed up I just wanted the credits and something interesting to put on my college application. But now things have changed, this program helped me open my eyes and realize who the most important people are and also how to live in a positive manner. I’m so glad I’m here; I would do it all over again.

Jessica Sainz – Habitat

I signed up for this program so I could gain a college experience and have fun doing it. I was also really excited for community service. I knew I would enjoy any service site I was at but I was so happy I got to be on team habitat. Community service is the main reason I really wanted to join. I really wanted to help people in a different way then I do at home so I figured this program would be just perfect for me.

Katie Marano – ASA

I signed up for this program because I had always heard about TCNJ as being an excellent school. I took a tour of it during this past school year and everything I saw on that tour reinforced what I had been told, so I developed a huge interest in TCNJ and I wanted to do everything in my power to increase my chances of eventually being admitted. When my guidance counseler sent out information about the Bonner Summer Fellows Program, I knew it was the perfect fit for me because it was at TCNJ, it involved a lot of community service, and it appeared to be a program that was not overly long, but was worth every minute of it. I also knew that it would look very good on a college resume and that the large amount of volunteer work would increase my chances of getting into a good school. I am so grateful that I signed up for this program because everything I thought about it being a good fit for me was correct and my time here so far has been amazing.

Steven Czachor – TASK

I signed up for the program for various reasons. Like many of the students here, I was persuaded by my parents because it will look good on a college resume. In addition, I looked forward to doing volunteer work and meeting new friends. I am extremely happy that I made the decision to come here. This program has changed my life forever. All of the staff and students are great people and I will never forget them and this experience.