We can truly say that the Ivy League Connection is
the most valuable program to our family. It not only guided our children
(Jennifer and Calvin) to reach a higher education—getting into college (which
we did not have the chance to do when we were their age), but also allow them
to see another world outside of the Bay Area and explore some of the top
colleges in East Cost. This is all through the hard work and great dedication
of the people in our school district, the supporters, and donors. For that, we
cannot thank the ILC enough.
The four-week trip to the East Cost touring colleges
and attending the Cornell summer program, Freedom & Justice, brought Calvin
great joy and memories. During the first week of college visits, he had the
opportunity to see different colleges, learn their cultures and get the first
hand experience of their campuses, which widely opened his eyes and helped him
understand what college he will be a better fit in.
The following three-week course at Cornell, it really
provided Calvin the opportunity to experience what college life is:
independent, decision making and time management. As a result, he has gained
confidence in himself especially in writing. Reading his blogs each day, we
could see Calvin’s writing has improved; he had a great time studying and
living at Cornell. He enjoyed the lessons from professor Kramnick—which lit up
his world. He misses his class, professor, TA, and all the friends he made on
the campus.
After the one-month ILC experience, we found him to
be a more grown up and mature person. We have more confidence in him making his
own independent choices & dealing with difficulties when facing pressure
and challenges. Calvin now has a better understanding of colleges and
interesting courses. He is so fortunate to have this lifetime opportunity, and
he knows he will give back by doing his best in school and helping the community
and others as well.
We would really like to thank the Ivy League
Connection for giving Calvin the opportunity and widening his knowledge and
experience.
We want to thank all the people who made this
possible: the administrators, the sponsors and the donors. We truly believe no
other school district is like ours that the management is so much involved
& engaged with students, I always admire the strong leadership from Mr.
Ramsey, Ms. Kronenberg, Board members, and all the staffs involved. We really
appreciate Don and Alfredo Chan-Law so much for their dedicated works.
Sasa & David Kuang
