Lasting Impacts

Reagan Gessford, CWS F’19

My action project has not only made me feel good about speaking up for something that I care about but it has also helped me gain confidence and grow within myself.

Matriculated to Naval Academy Prepratory School

Henry Shifrin, CWS F’19

I feel like this will have a very big impact on my life. I cannot thank you enough for pushing me to complete (my project). I will always look back on CWS with fond memories.

Matriculated to Northeastern

Mason Rudolfs, CWS F’18

The Watershed Semester doesn't just have to be for students thinking about environmental careers. There are many other elements of the semester, like policymaking in government and enhancing your leadership skills.

Matriculated to Virginia Military Institute

College Readiness

Chesapeake Watershed Semester offers a robust curriculum combined with leadership training that prepares our students for success as they pursue the next step in their learning. As the Semester Schools Network notes, “Many colleges recognize semester school graduates as risk-takers in the best sense, and as independent thinkers who are well-prepared for the college experience.” Some of the colleges and universities our alumni have attended are listed below.