The following testimonial was submitted by Ray-Ray G, a grade 10 student from Barrie, Ontario. They answered the following key questions. Ray-Ray rates this program a 10 out of 10

What stood out about this opportunity that makes it such a unique experience worthy of being part of The Collection?

I have been learning french on my own for a while and always wanted something more then the traditional French taught at my school. This program was super awesome as I was able to travel on my own to city called Jonquire in Quebec. There I met kids my age from all across Canada. There were people from B.C., Nova Scotia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and North-West Terititories. I thought it might be like school but it was so much more fun then that. We had French classes in the morning and then did activities for the afternoon. I greatly enjoyed this program and it offered me such a valuable summer experience.

What is something a youth applying to this opportunity should know?

Don’t be nervous! I must admit when I went to this program I was super scared. I found this program online, I didn’t know anyone going to or having attended the program, and I travelled all alone to what seemed to me like the middle of nowhere Quebec. The fact that I paid $275 for three weeks of food and accommodations did not ease my mind. With that being said the program was amazing and I met so many nice friends. It is worth putting yourself out there and feeling uncomfortable!

What was your favourite activity/experience in the opportunity?

I think my favourite activity from the program had to be the Olympics. All of the different floors of the residence building competed against each other once a week to receive the title of best floor. The games where always challenging and fun to do as a group. Our floor really bounded over these competitions and had a change to show our floor pride.