CTY First Person

Melis Anahtar

Melis Anahtar, 2007

Rockville courses

  • Humanities-1994

  • Reading/Writing Workshop-1995

  • Mathematical Problem Solving-1996

  • Inductive Reasoning-1997

  • Individually Paced Mathematics-1998

CTYOnline

  • Crafting the Essay-2000
"My five summers with CTY were a crucial component of both my academic and social development." -- Melis Anahtar, 2008 Rhodes Scholar and former CTYer (1994 - 2000)

"CTY was much more than a summer camp. The classes provided a degree of challenge and intellectual freedom that I had not experienced in school. I'll never forget my first CTY summer, when I took a Humanities class with Mr. Chapman. Having just finished second grade, I initially found the reading list to be daunting and had difficulty with the first few assignments. But by the end of the three-week session, I had a newfound sense of confidence in my reading and writing abilities, which continued throughout the subsequent school year. 

My five summers with CTY were a crucial component of both my academic and social development. On top of being able to explore exciting new topics, like mathematical logic and creative writing, I made long-lasting friendships with like-minded kids. I fondly remember the time we spent on the playground, in the dining hall, and even on the bus. All in all, CTY was a spectacular experience that I am very grateful for."