Testimonials

Cornell University

BHA Class of 2019

“Experiencing the BHA program, I was exposed to various opportunities for growth that set me up for success. BHA showed me the importance of team leadership and communication, which are life skills that have helped me throughout high school and now college. Most importantly, it gave me life-long friendships with like-minded individuals that contributed to my professional and personal growth.”

 

 

California State University, Northridge

BHA Class of 2017

As an alumni of the BHA program, the program helped me propel forward to attain my goals. I was able to hone my social skills and develop my cognition further in order to help others. Now that I‘m in college, I‘m able to use everything I learned from the program to pave my own path for others to explore and branch off.”

 

University of California, Los Angeles

BHA Class of 2018

“The community and support I received from the students and teachers at BHA gave me  the confidence and drive I needed to try new things and succeed. I still carry the lessons and skills I learned in middle school while at UCLA.”

 

 

California State University, Northridge

BHA Class of 2017

“Being in the Byrd Humanities Academy was one of the most amazing and enriching experiences. I was able to be a part of such a welcoming community that allowed me to make great friendships and connect with teachers that really care about their students and their academic success.”

Los Angeles Pierce College

BHA Class of 2018

“The Bryd Humanities Academy was the best experience to happen to me in school. It didn’t feel like an academy, more like a family. The staff, teachers, and peers were always there when you needed them.”

Polytechnic Senior High School, Grade 11

BHA Class of 2021

“The Birds Humanities Academy was the best way to excel my learning to another level while being able to create the most memorable memories. I created great friendships with peers and felt comfortable enough to confide in my teachers.”

Student: Ilene Chavez-Jaimes

Cornell University, BHA Class of 2019

“BHA taught my kids to be better people. The program equipped them with the necessary knowledge to achieve anything they want in life. I am so happy my kids have been and still are part of BHA because it has been a fun program they enjoy so much. It has given them the skills and knowledge to be successful in life. Ilene is currently studying at Cornell, and I believe this program gave her the experience and attitude to achieve greatness.”

 

 

Students: Jose and Ema Franco

Los Angeles Pierce College and Polytechnic Senior High School, Grade 11

BHA Classes of 2018 and 2021

“Mi nombre es Suguey Franco y me gustar a compartirles hacerca del programa BHA, como todos los padres de familia que nos preocupamos por la educacion de nuestros hijos, y yo tomé la decisi n de informarme acerca del programa y me encant lo que ofrecia, mis hijos formaron parte de el programa BHA. Mi hija sali con el mas alto honor que es valedictorian y mi hijo de igualmanera ahora cursa el college con exelentes resultados, mas el ambiente es amigable, exelentes field trip y sobre todo exelentes maestros para lograr el éxito académico. Lo recomiendo un 100 %.”

 

 

Student: Mia Sanchez

California State University, Northridge

BHA Class of 2017

“The BHA program provided my daughter and son with excellent, high standards and a quality education. The rigorous but enriching classroom environment that the BHA teachers created and fostered prepared her for the real world challenges. I highly recommend this program for parents who envision a fulfilling experience for their middle school child.”

 

 

Student: Emily Reyna

University of California, Los Angeles

BHA Class of 2018

“BHA motivated and inspired students to always do their best. This program promoted college awareness and made it a possibility for students like my daughter.”

 

 

Student: Abel Orozco

California State University, Northridge

BHA Class of 2019

“BHA was a highly educational program with qualified teachers that inspired and motivated my son to give his best and move forward into the honors program when he entered high school. This gave him the knowledge and confidence to take as many AP courses as possible therefore making it to CSUN.”