Memories+and+goodbyes

Well folks, this is it...

First, here's the link to the exit survey. Please answer honestly and helpfully. Exit Survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6QYGFBD)

On this page I want to do something different. I would like everybody to use this page to say goodbye to the group. What will you remember? What did you learn about yourself, the others and synbio? I'll go first:

Jimmy: I can not put into words how proud I am of all of you. I wasn't sure how this camp was going to turn out. I was so nervous in the days leading up to it. Would I know enough to teach you well? What were you all expecting? How much background do you have? What were the facilities going to be like? Somehow I knew that you would be great. Well, I think I did pretty well but you... Well, you were ever better than I expected. I've taught over 2500 young people and I can say that I have never been with a better group. You were so polite, respectful, hard-working; it was an amazing experience! I know I will do better with each session, but you will always mean so much to me. Please keep in touch and tell me about your experiences in biology and synthetic biology. I will always remember the way you worked in the labs, your imaginative design brainstorms (weapons? really), tripping on computer cords, listening through walls, noisy lunches, role-playing, chocolate cake, the IT guy, never seeing Kim because she was trapped in the stockroom, lunch conversations about politics and Dr. Who, Jim and Jimmy, and, umm, the whale watch. How did none of you design a project to cure sea sickness? Most of all, I'll remember our thoughtful, intense conversations and how much I've learned from all of you! I hope you got a lot out of our time together and are proud of what you accomplished. Thank you all for the amazing experience!

Deepti:

Tatiana:

Dom: Here's how this works: Reality: Dom, the camp is ending now. Me: Clicks link. Turns up laptop volume. Presses button. [] It was awesome, guys. Gonna miss you all.

Bhrian: “Goodbyes, they often come in waves.” - Jared Kintz I try to cope with puns. But seriously, everyone here was amazing and I will miss you all :/

Deepti: (again, I couldn't resist) (Quote Bhrian: "everyone here was amazing") No, everyone here was fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And you know what? So was I.

Little Jim: Well, goodbyes are always depressing for me. So...bye. Stay in touch doe. Touch as in, "touch" doe. I left my cells on all of you. Doe. Okay.