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2023 Residency Week Testimonials

I would first like to thank you for all the wonderful work that you have done and continue to do for ACAP Seattle and for me and my fellow ACAP alumni. After participating in this past summer's ACAP program at the University of Washington's campus, I can truly say it was a life-changing experience that I'll never forget. The valuable knowledge, resources, and expansive network I gained from my week spent in the ACAP program is truly invaluable to me. Without this experience, I would have never learned what I wanted for myself and my future and I would not have felt supported to make these huge and scary steps towards the future I want. As the director of ACAP, I know that it was thanks to your efforts that I and every other student at ACAP were able to have such an educational and unforgettable experience that we are all extremely grateful for.

2022 Residency Week Testimonials

It was overall fun and I got to learn a lot more about accounting. Coming into this I was kinda scared to learn and how it was going to be, but I believe that accounting will be my second choice in my career.

I thought it was very informational and we learned a lot about what accounting would be like as a profession and there was also a lot of useful information about general business for those who don’t think accounting is the path for them. Overall a very positive and useful experience.

ACAP was the highlight of my summer and I love the friends that I made here. The networking opportunities are great and so are the mentorship opportunities.

This program was very helpful as an introduction to accounting. I learned that accounting was a very stable occupation and has very straightforward learning. After this program, I have heavily considered majoring in accounting but have not fully decided. This is because I still have time to explore other occupations. However, this camp was a very good introduction to accounting and has made me consider it as a career.

We started out meeting our dorm members and then we met everyone else. Later we met everyone else and started making connections. Then we did fun activities and lectures. Like scavenger hunts to personal brand. Then we went to an accounting firm. Overall it was very fun.

ACAP really made me make connections with business professionals that I hope to facilitate in the future. I made a small group of friends that I know will last. I’m glad I did ACAP because despite the fact I didn’t know if I wanted to be an accountant but now I know.

It was a great experience, piqued my interest in accounting.

The ACAP program was a very fun and informative program. I’d totally vouch for this program in terms of learning about business and accounting as well as self-development. I had such a fun time and learned so much that I never thought I’d learn without being here. Attending my dream college for a week and learning about the campus along with taking off-campus trips has given us the opportunity to grow in many different ways. I love this program and can’t wait to see how much it grows in the future.

ACAP was a really interesting and informative program that I really enjoyed. Your really get presented with many connections that could help with your future and your career. I think that it is definitely something to apply to even if you’re not sure about accounting.

ACAP is an amazing program, I learned so much about myself during the program and I was able to learn more about business and accounting. I was also able to make really good connections to expand my network so hopefully in the future they can help me out. I will also recommend the ACAP to my club DECA, so they explore more about business.

ACAP was a wonderful experience ! I enjoyed the program and the opportunities presented by speakers. I am grateful to have been a part of this experience!

ACAP to me was a way to open my mind, and expand my horizons. I would’ve never considered accounting as a career. Also, I loved how this program taught me key roles that things such as accounting have in society, also it is a great experience to connect with people, and in some way learn more about myself.

I really enjoyed this week. The people I met, the activities, the lectures were really interesting and awesome to learn about. I have now gained a new perspective on many differences things taught here that will follow me through the rest of my life. There were some moments that were “awkward” but it was overall really fun and I hope to do more programs or activities like this in the future.

My ACAP experience was really enlightening and opened my eyes to the corporate business world and the opportunities accounting holds as a career. I learned so much from the presenters and was able to connect with other participants in the program. I would definitely recommend this program to others!

This program has been amazing. At first, I was scared to talk to people l, but on my third day, I made five new friends. I had a lot of fun at the game and I experienced something new. Making friends and playing games were fun too especially field day.

I had so much fun at ACAP. I was able to learn a lot which will help me with my future. This program has also helped me realize how accounting isn’t all math or numbers. It really opened my eyes to how accounting can be a very important life skill.

ACAP has been an exceptional experience in my professional life. It helped me discover a an study field that I would have never thought about as an option for a future career. After being part of this program accounting has become one of the main options for me as a future career.

Through ACAP, I was able to expand my knowledge on accounting and business majors. I was able to meet new people and build my network, while hearing personal experiences from professionals.

I really liked this program because it provided a lot of support and knowledge with how accounting works. It gave me an opportunity to explore more about the business field. Also the counselors were very nice, so I really appreciated that. Overall this week went by very fast and I would recommend it to anyone interested in it.

During ACAP, I learned a lot about the accounting field through interactive, fun activities and made so many new like-minded friends that I felt comfortable with and had so much fun getting more interested in business with.

ACAP has been amazing! It taught me that Accounting is the language of business. I have met so many lifelong friends that I am excited to keep on talking too. It provided me with many opportunities that may have not been possible as a low-income student!

I enjoyed the ACAP residency week and would recommend it to people I know. I am now aware of career opportunities in business as well as personal life skills. There is so many networking opportunities, and that is something that I really enjoyed and made me step a bit out of my comfort zone. The counselors are great and would definitely consider some as mentors for myself.

ACAP is an amazing program, as it opens the gates to knowing more about accounting. It has also allowed many students to be able to create networks with professionals and people their own age.