Students concluded their summer experience believing that Northeast Ohio is a great place for young leaders to develop professional skills, become meaningfully involved in the community, and have an exciting, manageable lifestyle.
"The single most important thing I gained from my Bulldogs experience is realizing that Cleveland is in fact a place I would live after graduation (especially if the winters were warmer...)"
-Phoenix, Arizona
"Over a 10 week period I met the Mayor of Cleveland, entrepreneurs, a representative from CWRU Law School, a best-selling author from Yale Law, a CEO and the President of Case Western Reserve. I don’t think I have spent any 10 week period so effectively before in my life. I have gained so many perspectives on life, Cleveland and careers. I was able to explore a new city, learn about different paths to success, and hear about a multitude of ways to impact a community."
-Miami, Florida
"I learned that Cleveland would be a cool place to live. You can really be involved and make progress here...this summer was bliss."
-Williston, Vermont
"The single most important thing I gained from the experience was meeting so many people who are leaders in their different ways in the city, realizing that Cleveland is unique and unlike the major cities grads usually find attractive (New York, D.C., etc.) because it has cultural attractions and big city benefits while allowing individuals to truly make visible differences and shape the city’s growth and success."
-Atlanta, Georgia
"This summer has been an eye-opening experience. Any stereotypes I had about the Midwest have vanished and I have discovered a city full of opportunity, creativity and hospitality."
-New York, New York
"I could never call my stay in Cleveland a “visit”-it has been much more intimate than that. I feel like I truly lived here, became a part of this community, came to care deeply about its issues. All in such a short period of time! I am truly impressed by Cleveland’s hospitality, accessibility and personability. I can very easily picture myself living here."
-Watertown, Connecticut