The Governor's School of International Studies
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey

Alumni, Faculty, and Parent Comments

"I enjoyed the trip to Quebec. I enjoyed the speakers in the World Cultures and Religions class. I also enjoyed the Talent Share and the Fashion Show."
   - International Studies Scholar

"For the first time I could be who I wanted to be without people thinking I was weird. The other 100 like-minded people became a sort of family and for this I will be eternally grateful."
   - International Studies Scholar 2004

"I loved the people: RTA's, scholars, etc. Everyone was so diverse; it was amazing to listen to what people had to say about their own culture. Quebec trip was amazing!"
   - International Studies Scholar 2002

"The diversity of the scholars was the best asset of the program."
   - International Studies Scholar 2004

"I loved the simulation at the UN! The trip to Quebec was also a lot of fun and I learned a lot about Quebecois culture. Tango dance classes were really fun too!"
   - International Studies Scholar 2004

"Hands Down, The People! This was the most amazing group I've even been exposed to, and I will miss everyone. I wish we could stay at Ramapo longer."
   - Resident Teaching Assistant - International Studies 2002

"I learned a lot about idealism and realism, and compromise."
   - International Studies Scholar 2003

"I really enjoyed being part of the Governor's School and instructing on the topic of International Human Rights/Rule of Law this July. The students were remarkable in many ways and the discussions were lively, thought provoking and quite sophisticated. A highlight was attending the Biological Warfare Simulation and observing many of the scholars who were in my sections."
   - Faculty, International Studies 2003

"Nothing in recent memory seems to have had as much of an impact on my son as his four weeks at Ramapo College in the Governor's School of International Studies. We are constantly fed information gleaned from the program, and being reminded that the intellectual stimulations we offer is nothing compared to that which can be had from being with 99 of New Jersey's brightest! This Program has served to broaden his horizons and taught him the skills necessary to view problems from different perspectives and realize the multi-dimensions to not just international problems but even those encountered every day."
   - Parent of International Studies Scholar 2002

"Thank you for again for giving my son a phenomenal experience this summer. It has changed his life to have had the opportunity to mingle with people of like mind to discuss issues for which he holds such passion."
   - Parent of International Studies Scholar 2004