‘A one-of-a-kind experience’

The Chipsters mingled around the Diversity Institute of the Freedom Forum, trying out the spinach rolls with sweet mustard sauce and making small talk. The scene looked like the start to every other conference except for one detail: the new interns were not alone. Instead, members of the Diversity Institute — right up to Chips Quinn Scholars Program Co-founder John Quinn himself — mingled with the wide-eyed interns. The Diversity Institute officials talked with the interns and treated them with respect even though they just met them. As the evening progressed and the officials spoke and guided the new Chipsters around the facility, it became more and more apparent that they trusted the new Chipsters and wanted each and every one of them to experience unparalleled success. As I progress through this program, I would like to talk with these people and soak in everything these officials and reporters know. I realized on the first night that this is a one-of-a-kind experience and that I will be able to learn a great deal during this program. The facilities are top notch and the schedule is packed with information. The multimedia portion of the week will be interesting because it is something I have always wanted to know. Overall, I would simply like to take in as much of this Chips Quinn experience as possible.