Maggie Y.
Veritas AI Summer Camp Review
It was hard to learn things virtually. I feel like the content was hard to understand because the mentors/teachers never really explained things thoroughly. The content was hard as well as the coding part of the summer camp. I think the mentors should have explained each code assignment in further detail. Instead of the teacher going over the code with us, our mentor asked us to share our screen and present the code ourselves. However, I feel this was not effective because sometimes the students did not explain what they did and WHY they did it. I think the teacher/mentor should be explaining it to us instead of the students trying to explain it to us. I understand the need for participation, especially because it was online, but I didn't appreciate the fact that I kept getting cold called on. Furthermore, I think the end project was a great idea, but I felt that I didn't have the tools I needed to be able to help my group. I liked that we had breaks so that we weren't working for a prolonged period of time. And I think all the staff were very nice and making the best out of the online situation.
Response from Veritas AIAug 1, 2023
Hi Maggie, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback about your experience at the Veritas AI Scholars program! We truly value your opinion, and your input helps us improve our programs to better serve our students. We apologize for any difficulties you faced during the virtual learning experience. We understand that learning complex topics online can be challenging, and we always strive to make our content as comprehensive and understandable as possible. Your concerns regarding the level of explanation provided by our mentors have been duly noted! To address this issue, we are working on enhancing our teaching methods and ensuring that our mentors thoroughly explain each code assignment in greater detail. While we encourage student participation, we also understand the importance of clear and effective guidance from our mentors. Rest assured that we will make the necessary adjustments to strike the right balance between student involvement and mentor-led explanations. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the end project. Our goal is to provide a supportive learning environment, and we regret that you didn't feel adequately equipped to contribute to your group. We will take this into account while designing future projects, ensuring that all participants have the tools and resources they need to excel! We are committed to continuous improvement, and your feedback is invaluable to us. Your suggestions will be instrumental in refining our program for future students! Once again, thank you for being a part of the Veritas AI Scholars program! We hope you'll consider joining us again in the future, where we are confident you'll find an even more enriching experience! - Tyler