WIE Summer Camp: Past Participants
Here's what our past participants are saying about the Women in Engineering Summer Camp at the University of Dayton:
I believe the Women in Engineering Summer Camp
is valuable because . . .
I learned so much this week, and feel confident in my decision to become an engineer. I loved this camp! I would recommend it to any girl interested in engineering.
—Emily DeYoung, West Chester, Ohio, 2011 Camp
I learned so much at this camp, including communication and teamwork skills. I got to experience dorm life for the first time, so it will not be quite so scary when I get into college, and I will be better prepared for college. It was a wonderful experience, and I really enjoyed it.
—Elizabeth Jackson, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, 2011 Camp
I had an amazing week! Thank you for this amazing program!!! My perspective of engineering changed on a whole different level. I experienced the importance of teamwork and friendship, and became a more independent and positive individual. This camp was one of the biggest highlights of my summer. I met many friends and gained a much better understanding of what engineering is. This was an overall phenomenal experience for me.
—Julia Shappert, Commercial Point, Ohio, 2011 Camp
It provided me with a greater understanding of the endless possibilities for an engineer; as well as the opportunity to have my questions about engineering and college answered.
—Katie Thompson, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 2011 Camp
This week was an incredible experience for me! I felt welcomed from the moment I arrived. I loved meeting the campers, and the UD engineering students and professors. I learned so much about engineering, college life, and careers. I always felt comfortable asking questions and felt that everyone was approachable. It was a good balance between "work" and fun. I would recommend this camp to my friends. Thank you for this great opportunity!
—Katie Welsh, McMurray, Pennsylvania, 2010 Camp
I cannot thank the Women in Engineering Summer Camp and the University of Dayton enough for helping me in the difficult process of finding out what I want to study in college. Ultimately, it is because of the camp that I discovered my love for engineering. Thanks again!!!
—Breann Liebermann, Asbury, New Jersey, 2009 Camp
It was a wonderful experience that really helped me realize my potential as an engineer.
—Julia Hershey, Akron, Ohio, 2008 Camp
The Women in Engineering Summer Camp was a huge factor in helping me choose my major. It was so informative and so much fun. Thank you so much!
—Samantha Schmidt, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2007 Camp
What parents had to say . . .
Lynn is our second daughter to attend this camp. We love the overview of each discipline this camp provides. The counselors were outstanding and went so far beyond what was required of them to welcome the girls and show them that women make great engineers.
—Parent of Lynn Bakes, Cincinnati, Ohio
I just want you to know that my daughter, just driving home from the camp, is so enthused. Your camp has just totally enhanced her knowledge base. The experience was very worthwhile. She's getting career ideas, making plans for the future on how she might do this. And even though she's not totally certain how, at least she's starting to get ideas on things we are going to look into. So thank you again — it's worth all the hard work. It's a wonderful experience, a well-run program. She thoroughly enjoyed it and gained a lot from it. And from a parent's perspective that's what I wanted to happen for her — to gain career insight, and you definitely gave her that. So thank you again for a well-run program.
—Mother of camper, Germantown, Ohio
