Testimonials
ACT Prep participants
“When they say intense they mean it, but it’s worth it! I learned lots of strategies and ways to beat the ACT. It was a fun class with friends and [I got] a higher ACT score!”
“I made new friends, learned a lot about the ACT subjects, and developed skills necessary for good time management.”
“Teachers kept making me want MORE! Things actually made sense when they went over problems!”
“I loved the environment [and] kind teachers that sincerely want to help us and listen to concerns.”
Parents of ACT Prep participants
“It was very well organized and effective! My daughter gained a ton of confidence and increased her score by 3 points in the final test! The staff was great! They had great food and some group activities on breaks. Thank you!”
“Good instruction demonstrated by a higher post-test score! We will likely have our other daughter take the course when she is ready to test.”
“My daughter was impressed with how much she learned in one weekend. She also really liked the instructors. This is a great course! Thank you!”
“My son came out of your prep course with greater knowledge and confidence. Also, his post-test score increased by 5 points, which thrilled all of us.”
“Seemed enjoyable. Appreciated that the kids were fed and given snacks—and that they had time to laugh in between.”
Contemporary Dance Intensive participants
"It was a pretty great experience. It pushed me—but not too much. [BYU Contemporary Dance Intensive] gave me a different experience than other places."
"I can definitely say that I'm way better at so many more things than I was two weeks ago. Best thing I've ever done."
"The best dance and friendship experience I've ever had."
"It helped me broaden my overall knowledge on contemporary and other art forms."
"Overall, this intensive was very beneficial to me and really helped me learn more about my mind and body."
"It was fun, spiritual, and full of learning new things!"
"My experience awakened my eyes, created life-long bonds, and helped me to think of my mind and spirit—not just my body."
"BYU Contemporary [Dance] Intensive has opened my eyes to the accepting environment. I loved the program and that I got to see the possibilities of coming here [to BYU]."
International Folk Dance Camp participants
“It is fun learning dances from everywhere.”
“I loved the culture/dancing and the friends I made.”
“Dance camp is always an uplifting and educational experience.”
“The Folk Dance Camp was one of my funnest experiences.”
“I had a lot of fun and learned lots about other countries and my own.”
“It was a fun, make-you-work-hard kind of camp that helps you learn about the world more.”
“This camp is very exciting and has so many cool opportunities.”
“It was hard learning at first, but in the end, it pays off.”
Musicians’ Institute participants
“I had a wonderful time. It was an amazing experience! I learned a lot.”
“Thank you [BYU Musicians’ Institute] so much for all the feedback and amazing skills and attitude. I love working with all of you!”
“Thank you [BYU Musicians’ Institute] for being so helpful and eager to help us learn. This was an incredible experience that I won't forget!”
“This is the reason I am coming to BYU in the fall.”
“It was so fun being able to spend time with everyone and get competitive and have fun!”
“I had a great experience. The institute was well organized. Also, the camp counselors were amazing!”
Musicians’ SummerFestival participants
“I have met so many new friends this week, and I will treasure them forever!”
“The faculty were great! They gave me helpful tips and not only helped improve my musicianship, but I gained better confidence in my skills and learned to be more of a leader.”
“I loved my counselor—she was the best. And the dances were a party!”
“I really loved participating in the solo recital because I was able to take all the things I'd learned from the performing/stage fright class and apply them to what I consider one of my best performances.”
“I liked being able to watch all of us improve in our instrumental ability as we went throughout the week.”
“I loved running around the museum doing the scavenger hunt! It was so much fun to be around my peers and to have a good healthy competition. Also, I loved the quartet sessions we had with our coach. I've never learned so much in that little time!”
“Thank you [BYU Musicians’ SummerFestival] for all your help and support! You really made this week special.”
“The lawn games and scavenger hunt were my favorite after-class activities. It was so fun being able to spend time with everyone, get competitive, and have fun!”
“I learned tons and had so much fun! The dances were the best ever!”
“I just love growing my skills and meeting other people with similar interests.”
“I loved my chamber group last year and this year. I also loved the evening activities and being able to make new friends.”
Parents of Writing Camps participants
“I was impressed to see my son looking forward to attending camp each day. [BYU Writing Camps] made it fun, and he had a chance to practice writing. Thank you!”
“My child loved this class! She loves writing, and this has encouraged her even more. It has also been beneficial for her to associate with other children who love to write. Thank you!”
“The instructors were kind but still honest in giving criticism. The instructors were excellent at their jobs.”
“My son came home with a desire to write and improve his previous writings. He loved interacting with other kids ‘like him’ and learned a lot of great tips from the guest author.”
“Our daughter had a great time at the camp. She felt validated in her ability to write, and she is excited to pursue her writing. She loved meeting other kids and being on the BYU campus for the week. She felt like a BYU student all week and thinks BYU would be a fun place to go to school. Thanks!”
“My goal is for all my kids to see themselves as writers, and I'm so glad that this message was communicated to my son during this camp, despite the fact he may not fit the writer stereotype.”
Young Ambassadors’ Singing Entertainers Workshop participants
“I learned to push myself, increased my confidence, and learned that I don't need to be the best in the room to still be incredible.”
“I learned that it doesn't matter how well you sing or how gracefully you dance. As long as you have fun and have a good attitude, it will be amazing!”
“There's so much talent here! I think that I definitely learned a lot in the acting/improv/character study classes.”
“I will remember that it’s ok to be weird because I've found people that accept me.”
“I learned such cool music numbers! And the amount of people that had to fail before making YA [BYU Young Ambassadors] was comforting to be able to be alright with failure.”
“I will remember what positive things people said to me and what I learned from the teachers—morally and with theatre.”
“I learned about my why. Why do I perform? Do I do it for myself or for others? It just made me think deep.”
“I was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I really learned about myself. And I was so grateful for a safe place to be myself and not be afraid to make mistakes.”
“Going to this camp is about improving. You don't have to be perfect. Everyone is here to learn.”
“Some of the things we talked about are the most important things I have heard in my entire life—truly life changing!”
“There is something incredibly powerful being with a lot of good, like-minded people.”
“I learned that we all have something to bring to this life. We are all special, and we should never think less of ourselves for someone else's abilities. We are special and loved by our Father in Heaven.”
“I will remember the great perspective and experience I gained on performing. I have learned how to add the proper layers to what I do.”
“I learned how to keep better care of my voice and of myself as a dancer.”
“I will always remember YASE as a place where I have felt closest to my Savior.”
“I learned that God will help us with theater too! He will help us with it because what is important to us is important to Him, and He can help others feel God's love through music.”
“I will remember the incredible talent from every single person and how kind everyone was! They were always cheering you on, and it was just such a safe and empowering environment!”
“I will remember the friends I made here and how kind and loving everyone was.”
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