"The most positive aspects of the University Honors Program are the honors seminars and contract courses. I learned so much compared to my regular classes."
Christina Bentley '02
"What attracted me to the University Honors Program was the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the world around me. Through the University Honors Program I am exposed to new people and situations. I was able to make a visit to Stout and get a tour of the UHP program and I felt it would be the experience I was looking for in college."
Ashley Howard Freshman
"The best part about the University Honors Program is the open style of the honors seminars and also the materials chosen for these classes. Honors classes are not like regular classes. I really enjoy the flexible learning style".
Dean Liska '01
"The most positive aspect of the Honors Program is that it challenges us to reinterpret, question and contextualize ideas. Most importantly the Honors Program teaches us to connect parallel ideas. The skills learned in the program will not only help it's participants to be employable but also provides the tools to lead happier healthier lives."
Steve Quackenbush '02
"For two consecutive semesters, the honors seminars have been my favorite classes. The University Honors Program students are an exceptional group of people to work with. I have enjoyed every activity with them. Honors is worthwhile because it gives us an opportunity to discuss things in detail."
Sarah Smith Sophomore
"The Honors Program not only endeavors to educate students but also to help them form their questions. Please keep up the awesome colloquiums, semester events, and most importantly the honors seminars."
Laura Pollesch, Senior
"From a student's perspective, one of the best parts of the Honors Program is the opportunity to connect with other students who are interested in their education."
Keri Schermerhorn '99
"The UHP gives students the opportunity to learn by discussing topics with people who may or may not hold the same opinions as yourself."
Brian Stewart '98
"One of my most memorable moments would have to be attending my first colloquium. I believe it was the first time in my life that I “felt energy” from a group of people. I loved listening to everyone’s thoughts on Plato and how they interpreted the readings. There was one female in my group -- I believe her name was Robyn -- and she was great! I enjoyed listening to her opinions of the book; she made us all laugh.
I would also have to list the Studs Terkel colloquium -- absolutely amazing! I’ve already read the book over again. I’ve ordered “Working” off of Amazon for my dad. I hope he likes Studs as much as we did. I believe the most “brain-opening” (as I like to say) experience was when a classmate in the technology honors seminar managed to explain the entire theory of relativity in one sentence in which he spoke about the life of a dog..., and we all understood! I’d give anything to remember his exact phrasing of the explanation -- it was priceless."
Amy Hall '03
"The University Honors Program taught me to challenge myself and maintain my love of learning."
Christopher Jordan '03
"The seminars were great, it's a shame more people don't get these opportunities. Not only were they a challenge at times, bu they also were fun and what better way to learn than from others who are as committed as you are."
Amanda Hendrickson '03
"I enjoyed the University Honors Program and learned a lot about myself and the world. I know that I am a better person because of my time in the University Honors Program."
Teo Zagroba '03