Session 3 has officially started, and our students have already begun their classes.
They also started a service project during their first days on campus.
Induction Week gives students time to adjust, connect, learn, and discover what lies ahead.
For many students, this experience brings new challenges and opportunities from the very beginning.
Let’s take a closer look at what our students experienced during their first week.
Learning English Through New Experiences
“I feel excited because this is my first time studying with an American teacher.”
Fernando Garcia, a student from Venezuela, shared these words about his first week.
He joined our English course to strengthen his communication skills and expand his opportunities.
For Fernando, learning English means more than studying new vocabulary.
He also gets to communicate with students from different countries and experience a new learning environment.
“The classes are interactive,” Fernando explains. “We have activities and games, and all these awesome things.”
He also shared how he continues to develop his English skills through each class.
Learning alongside other young adults can make the experience more engaging and memorable.
An international classroom can also challenge students to communicate beyond their usual comfort zones. These experiences can help students become more confident in how they communicate and connect with others.
Building Confidence Through Sales
Hyrum Bustios, a student from Peru, chose the Sales Bootcamp for his complement course.
For him, the experience has already brought an exciting challenge.
“I think sales will be challenging to learn in a new language,” Hyrum says.
“I took a few courses in my own language, but now it is different.”
Learning sales in another language pushes Hyrum beyond familiar routines. It also encourages him to develop confidence while communicating with others.
“The class we had is challenging because you have to be more confident,” he explains.
“And that is what I need.”
Hyrum sees his classes as more than a place to receive information.
“I think that the classes are not just to give you information, but will also help to transform you.”
That perspective captures an important part of the Cumorah Academy experience. Education can give you knowledge, but growth happens when you apply that knowledge.
Your Mindset Can Change Your Experience
Researcher and writer Carol Dweck explored this idea in her bestselling book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
She wrote, “When you enter a mindset, you enter a new world.”
Your mindset can influence how you approach challenges, opportunities, and setbacks.
- A fixed mindset can make challenges feel like proof that you cannot improve.
- A growth mindset encourages you to see challenges as opportunities to learn and develop.
Many young adults face limiting beliefs about their abilities and future. These beliefs can affect the decisions they make and the opportunities they pursue.
Changing your mindset does not happen overnight.
At Cumorah Academy, we want students to discover what they can accomplish.
We challenge them to question limiting beliefs and recognize their potential.
Learning Can Change How You See Yourself
Hyrum described this transformation clearly.
His classes challenge him to become more confident while developing practical skills.
Julia, a student from Brazil, experienced a similar change through her Business and Entrepreneurship classes.
“I came here with a closed mind about what I thought a business was,” Julia says.
“Then, talking to everyone and the teachers, I learned about the kinds of businesses.”
She also discovered that many different ideas can become businesses.
“I learned to think outside the box.”
Her experience shows how new environments can challenge the way we understand familiar ideas.
Sometimes, you need a new environment to notice possibilities you never considered before. You also need people who encourage you to explore those possibilities. That includes teachers, mentors, classmates, and friends who share the experience with you.
Induction Week Sets the Tone
The first days on campus help students adjust to a new routine. Also, they meet new people, attend classes, participate in activities, and discover their surroundings.
Everything can feel new at first.
That is why students need motivation, patience, and an open mind during the first week.
A growth mindset can make this adjustment easier.
Instead of seeing every challenge as a problem, students can see each challenge as part of their development.
The residential experience also gives students more opportunities to practice what they learn. They can discuss ideas with classmates, apply new skills, and learn from different perspectives. Each experience can contribute to their personal and leadership development.
Your Leadership Journey Can Start Here
Induction Week represents only the beginning of the journey.
Over the coming weeks, our students will continue learning, serving, connecting, and challenging themselves.
They will face new experiences and discover new strengths.
They will also have opportunities to develop skills that can influence their education, careers, relationships, and communities.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you start.
All you need is the willingness to learn, grow, and take your next step.
Explore our programs, discover what you can learn, and take the first step toward your own transformation.
Your journey can start with one decision. Are you ready to take it?
This version is designed to feel more like a story about the students and their transformation than a report on the first week.
