John S. Wise Quotations
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College Quotes
I've worked with students before who went off island for college and only were able to take it for a semester or so because they were in a culture shock. Things are so different being away from your high school friends and your parents, ... The shock is so great ... they come back home.
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Benefits Quotes
At George Washington each counselor works with different programs. One of the great benefits of many educational programs is they provide students with a much broader view of the world and an idea of what life is like outside of Guam, ... The opportunity to experience the interchange of students and cultures outside of Guam is immense.
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Academic Quotes
Colleges love to see that their student applicants have been on these academic programs. A student may be at the top of the class but if your good grades are all you have then colleges might think you're too narrow, ... Being in programs like the National Forensic League or Close Up, show that as a student you have a wide range of interests and some experience in different subjects -- it makes you a more attractive applicant.