John S. Wise Quotations

I've worked with students before who went off island for college and only were able to take it for a semester or so because they were in a culture shock. Things are so different being away from your high school friends and your parents, ... The shock is so great ... they come back home.

Generally speaking, if a student is interested in a program they can get in the program. Though some programs require teacher recommendations, initial student interest is the impetus,

At George Washington each counselor works with different programs. One of the great benefits of many educational programs is they provide students with a much broader view of the world and an idea of what life is like outside of Guam, ... The opportunity to experience the interchange of students and cultures outside of Guam is immense.

Colleges love to see that their student applicants have been on these academic programs. A student may be at the top of the class but if your good grades are all you have then colleges might think you're too narrow, ... Being in programs like the National Forensic League or Close Up, show that as a student you have a wide range of interests and some experience in different subjects -- it makes you a more attractive applicant.

We agree that we don't want to deny anyone their right to free speech.

Students that receive encouragement (from their parents) to participate in a program that they're interested in are more likely to succeed,

not make a lot of money or isn't a good job.