Gems Camp 2007 Comments
"Gems Camp is such a great opportunity to meet people. Don’t hold back: you’ll have so much fun and make so many friends."
"Gems Camp is a good opportunity to meet people who have similar values to yours. Coming in as an out-of-state student, it enabled me to start college with some friends. Don’t be afraid to be out of your comfort zone—college is the perfect time to start doing that."
"Gems Camp is a great way to meet your classmates. Take advantages of this time with them and participate all you can. Making friends through ice breakers is easier than you think."
"Always remember, everyone is a winner at Gems Camp. Have fun and be open-minded! Don’t be afraid to talk to other people."
"Gems Camp can be a lot o fun when you are open to having a new experience and meeting plenty of new people. I felt that the camp was fully worthwhile because I now know a good amount of people and have shared memories with them. It definitely will make it less scary adjusting to life at the school before classes actually begin."
"Gems Camp was so much fun. It was a great experience, I’m so happy I came. I would definitely recommend it, I made so many friends that I’m excited to see back at CP."
"Really take the time to get to know as many people as possible, especially in your group. Gems Camp is a great way to make a lot of new friends in a short amount of time."
"It’s a great experience. You’ll meet so many new people who you’ll be living with. Just don’t forget a flashlight!"
"Gems Camp was a unique experience. I definitely met many of my first friends here during the two days. An unforgettable start to a new school year!"
"Gems Camp was a great experience. It’s an easy way to meet new people and jump start your Gemstone career."
"Talk to as many people as you can and you will be surprised by the people you meet and what you can do. Enjoy it, relax, and have fun with your new classmates!"
"Gems Camp is a great opportunity to meet your future classmates and make new friends. It creates a sense of community among Gemstone students."
"My experience at Gems Camp has been unique. The ice breakers were surprisingly helpful in getting to know people. I made plenty of friends that I will be sure to keep in touch with for my college years and beyond. I had so much fun and would definitely recommend coming to Gems Camp."
"Gems Camp is a really nice two day getting-to-know-you experience. It really introduces you to so many people that you will be seeing and working with for the next four years. I met so many people and the service activity made it so it wasn’t about me—I actually made an impact with only a few hours of work."
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