This is a collection of quotes from the journalists about how the Governor's Scholars Program has helped us to see things from a different perspective:
"This is a tight knit community built on intellectual beliefs/thoughts and friendships. Instead of growing separately, we grow together which will have a lasting impact on the individual cities we all come from." -Chloe Walker
"GSP has helped me to take in other views. Instead of being solely influenced by my family, I have been given the opportunity to see issues and touchy topics from different intelligent thinkers views. From this program, I'm taking away the skill to listen to others and have an opened state of mind no matter what the situation is." -Bryce Dhom
"The diversity of GSP has opened my eyes to fresh perspectives through meeting new people and having new experiences. I have grown as a person through GSP by stepping out of my comfort zone." - Zoey Novak
"Being able to hear stories from scholars all across Kentucky has opened my eyes to parts of the state I didn't even know existed." -Maddie Soard
"At GSP you get to hear every perspective and that has opened my eyes to be able to see all sides of every story." -Raegan Mardis
"The people here at GSP are definitely what makes the program what it is. Between the friends I've met and the teachers I've had the opportunity to be taught by, I have formed lasting relationships that will go far beyond this program, and they have allowed me to see many different things with new eyes." - Trey Curry
"Applying the 'seeing with new eyes' lifestyle into my life here at GSP has altered the way that I view the world, view situations, and view others. Seeing with new eyes isn't something you just do every now and then, but it's a way of life that you must apply consistently. One of the biggest aspects of our society today is understanding other people and connecting with them. We must realize that not everyone comes from the same place as us. Not everyone has the same home life, background, beliefs, or views as another. Truly understanding others does not come from analyzing them through your own standards. It comes from being able to stop, and look at the situation differently than before. It means not being quick to judge. It means not cutting others off because of simple differences. Seeing with new eyes means acceptance." -Ellie McGowan
"In having new eyes, GSP has allowed me to better understand Kentucky as a cultural melting pot, while also giving me a sense of being at home. This program made me realize how amazing Kentucky really is, and how many people there are like me all over the state."
-Ian Shumate
"Being a part of GSP has compelled me to listen to new ideas and participate in different activities that have challenged me to see with new ideas." -Rylee Bush
"GSP has showed me how beautiful of a state Kentucky is." -Emma Eskridge
"GSP opened my eyes to the diversity of Kentucky." -Elisabeth Goodin
"GSP made me see myself in a new light and encouraged me to be my truest self." -Jake Millay
"GSP has made me look further than my hometown." -Caroline Meister
"GSP has helped me to realize that it is okay to be who I am without judgment from others."
-Lane Hawn
"Scholars came from all parts of Kentucky with different life experiences, and the conversations that GSP facilitated with such a diverse group allowed me to see life from a different perspective, giving me new eyes." -Susannah Sowell
“Make yourself uncomfortable and acquaint yourself with those who make you peculiar. Redefine leadership by exposing yourself to a community such as this. Igniting a conversation in such a diversified atmosphere will polish and widen your horizons transforming you into a new identity.” -Jacob Woods
"Seeing things from new eyes is seeing things from the eyes of others. It's not just seeing, it's listening too. To see, you also have to listen. I am so thankful GSP has given me the chance to do both." -Jaley Adkins
"For me, this quote is applicable to just about every area of my life. When we start taking the everyday aspects of life for granted because we are so near to them, we fail to see the precious role they play in the big picture of our daily lives. At those times, it may be tempting to seek new landscapes to look elsewhere for our inspiration, fulfillment, and contentment. GSP has shown me that even when my landscape changes, I can continue to challenge new perspectives to see what lies before us with new eyes." -Radhika Patel
"GSP has given me the ability to see Kentucky with new eyes. I've formed connections with scholars from all over the state who have given me amazing perspectives of the beautiful state we live in." -Ashlyn Martin
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