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Resident Assistants we take pride in becoming mentors for the students to help them grow and
understand that nothing in this world can stop them from being successful, and they undoubtedly
prove that to be true. The students of Summer Academy never cease to amaze each and every
person involved in the program.
Summer Academy genuinely changes lives. It changes the lives of the students and it
has and continues to change our lives as future TVIs. At the closing ceremony one of the
students stood and gave a speech. She concluded with, "The only barrier I have is my own
ambition." This paints a bold and beautiful picture of the characteristics of the students of
Summer Academy. The students find confidence and learn that their ability to do something is
not limited due to their blindness or visual impairment. Summer Academy builds students up
and creates independent adults who are prepared to take on any challenge.
