“The Math Camp has given me a new perspective on learning math. Before now, I was content to believe that a theorem was true because my teacher said it was, but now I’ve caught the Proof Plague and I doubt I will be satisfied that something is a fact until I prove it. I have also gained a great deal of perseverance in solving problems.”

“I think that the best part was the study groups…I loved arguing and explaining to my group members about the problems and proofs!”

“I have learned to share my ideas more freely and without fear of being incorrect. This experience has also helped me to look at problems from a myriad of different angles. It’s a great feeling when you can prove a problem not only one way, but two or three ways!”

“I worried about my mathematical background because I come from a regular public school in a small town down south. But soon I realized that it didn’t matter what you didn’t know, but what new things you accomplished.”

“Because of this camp, I will never be able to look at any mathematical idea without analyzing the theorems and proofs behind it…I really enjoyed the challenge of the problems given to us. I’m glad I was given the opportunity to tackle problems until I fully understood the reasoning behind a concept”

“I didn’t think that this camp would change my whole outlook on life, but it has…I won’t be able to just accept what is put in front of me.”

“Not only have I learned about math, but I’ve grown as a person. I have learned how to persevere and not to back away from a challenge.”

“At first I was timid and reluctant to give any input for fear of being wrong. But my peers and counselors showed me that error can be a good thing: it causes you to think about your mistake, attempt to correct it, and whether or not your answer is right is actually very trivial. It is the journey that is important. And as my confidence grew, I found myself changing from a listener to a contributor to a leader…. In the end, I feel that this camp has increased my self-confidence tremendously and has taught me to confront problems with determination and face challenges with eagerness.”

“Here with the long proofs, I learned to be persistent and that answers often do not come easily. One often has to try many wrong paths before getting the right one. Those proofs are the most satisfying.”

“I was really lost and indecisive about which field of career to pursue. But now I am inspired to pursue a field related to math, science, and engineering.”

“This camp was like a whole new world for me. It was a path to self-discovery.”

“The satisfaction of completing a proof is indescribable! I feel relieved and at the same time overwhelmed at the fact that my group and I have accomplished something.”

“I have learned to approach questions in a creative manner, using ingenuity to discover ways to approach seemingly impossible enigmas…. We truly plunge into the depths of a problem and study it from all angles.”

“I feel more confident. Now when I look at a problem, I don't think this problem looks too hard and give up. Instead, I look at the problem and consider what I already know, feeling confident that if I try, anything is possible.”

“I cherish my time at Math Camp as the most exciting time of my life.... Even on the first day of camp, I felt a sense of home and family even in that midst of strangers. The following day we all felt as if we had all known each other for years.”