Posts Tagged ‘ Chris Carlson ’

What made it so special was the earnest effort that comes through on the part of the instructors … the fact they wanted to be there teaching was inspirational. — Rebecca Marshall, workshop 1990

It was one of the best experiences of my life and definitely the best thing I could have done this summer. — Allie Silvas, workshop 2011

I met incredible people at CSPA, learned invaluable lessons, made unforgettable friends. I will never forget this experience. — Kim Minugh, workshop 1998

It definitely was a wonderful learning experience. The workshop re-affirmed my love for writing and journalism. — Christine Byun, workshop 1998

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first heard about the CSPA workshop, but now I wouldn’t trade those classes for anything … Every class was so unforgettable. — Jennifer Chou, workshop 1995

It was probably the best-spent two weeks of my life, and everyone can use an experience like that. — Stewart King, workshop 1993

The skills I learned and the people I met are truly irreplaceable. — Kelsey Wong, workshop 2007

I can honestly say that it was a pleasure to be immersed in such a fast paced, diverse and incredible 12 days of journalism. — LiAnn Ishizuka, workshop 2007

I have never had such a positive, entertaining, educational, informative and stimulating two weeks in my life. — Ally Van Deuren, workshop 2010

My experience was absolutely amazing … Journalism is more than just writing and exposes, but about responsibility to readers as well. — Laura Nelson, workshop 2007

I learned so much in the two weeks I spent at Cal Poly about writing, people skills, and what journalism is really like. — Kerry Murray, workshop 1994

I can count the workshop as one of the best experiences in my high school career. — Ruth Kwan, workshop 1993

The workshop was the highlight of my high school years … The last memories, all the laughs, all of the wonderful friends I met and the things I learned about journalism … were invaluable. — Anthony Lee, workshop 1998

I’ll admit that I came into the workshop a little apprehensive about the intense workload, but after two weeks of nonstop writing and fun, I can definitely say that I wouldn’t trade my time with the CSPA family in San Luis Obispo for anything in the world. — Camille Amparo, workshop 2007

I learned more about journalism than I did in my entire year working for my school newspaper. — Amy Marcoullier, workshop 1996

CSPA really allowed me to grow as a writer and a person. It was inspiring to be around people who have the same goals and interests as myself. — Nicole Fisher, workshop 2009

I don’t know how to possibly sum up my gratitude for giving me the most important two weeks of my life. — Nicole Sunderland, workshop 1995

I never considered myself much of a writer, but I think the workshop gave me a chance to pull some writing blood out from within me. — Thomas Lee, workshop 1995

I found that I learned an immense amount about journalism in two short weeks … I would not trade the friendships or the memories I made there for anything. — Crystie McIntyre, workshop 1988