-    Tiauna Richardson, 9^th grade, Washington Latin Public Charter School

At first, I thought it would be a bad idea to go on the college tour because I didn’t consider it outside of the D.C. area.  However after I heard and saw the part of Maryland we were headed to, I changed my mind.  Of the two universities, Mount St. Mary’s was my favorite.  I am a religious person and the background of the school meshed with my lifestyle.  Also the classes were at least 14 students or less to a professor, so I would be able to get the attention I need. 

-          Bianca Jones, 11^th grade, Friendship Collegiate Academy

When I first arrived at Mount Saint Mary’s University I thought, “Wow, I don’t want to go this college, the students probably have bible study every day.”  Then my perspective changed.  Mount Saint Mary’s was a small campus but the vibe inside the buildings was welcoming and peaceful.  An important fact that I figured out was that you don’t have to be religious to attend Mount Saint Mary’s.  The tour was excellent, our tour guide answered all of our questions and we got to see everything on campus which made me actually consider going there. 

I had a lot of fun going on these college tours.  I say that because it’s really good to get a head start even if you’re a freshman in high school and visit colleges.

-    Joshua Hamilton, 9th grade, Thurgood Marshall Public Charter High School

The fall college tour was a great experience.  I learned something new about myself and what type of college I want to go to.  This experience helped me realize that small colleges are not a good fit for me.

-          Donte McCormick, 11^th, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School