Student Speak

Summer 2007

Name: Amaury Hayat
Hometown: Paris, France
Age: 14
Summer camp: Carolina Adventure Series in Medicine and Exercise Science

How did you find out about the program? When I was looking for a summer program to attend, my mother's friend in Columbia, said, 'Don't search anymore. There is an excellent program at the University of South Carolina.' I looked at the Web site, and it seemed like a good program, so I came here. My sister is also attending another camp in the United States.

What subjects interest you? At home, I'm still taking general education classes, but I'd like to specialize in sciences like chemistry, biology, and physics.

What are you learning about in the program? I've learned about exercise science medicine and the human body. It was incredible. We had the chance to dissect a human body. We found out what doctors do every day. This was a good experience because it gave us a very good idea about what we could be doing after high school. At the camp we are doing things we couldn't do anywhere else. I don't think I would have had the opportunity to dissect a cadaver anywhere else.

How do you like Columbia and the University? I love the campus. The camp is great because it's small, about 28 children, so we can get to know everyone well. When I came here, I met a lot of very nice people. All of the teachers have been entertaining and funny.

What is your favorite thing about the camp? The camp is great because we are always doing something exciting. There is never a boring moment.

What will you do after camp? After I finish here, I'm going to another camp in Greenville, before returning to France.

Do you think you will return to Carolina next summer? Next year this time, I will be taking exams, so I probably won't be able to attend this camp. I'm going to keep in contact with the people I've met here. If I get the chance, I would love to come back to Columbia.

7/07