What is a typical day at the Governor’s Scholars Program?
At the Governor’s Scholars Program, there is no typical day. On most weekdays, scholars attend class in the mornings and the afternoons. Approximately two days a week, they also have an evening class. Outside of class time, the scholars attend a number of required events (convocations, the weekly Showcase talent show, and other “mandatory fun”) and participate in many optional activities (the Classic Film Series, ACT prep courses, and a wide array of clubs sponsored by faculty and/or staff). On the weekends, the scholars enjoy special themed activities such as the Game of Life, GSP Olympics, Diversity Day, International Day, Arts Day, and Explore Kentucky Day. At any time, a special GSP opportunity like a speaker, a performance, or a Community Field Trip may totally rearrange a day’s “schedule.” As a result, we at the Governor’s Scholars Program have come to regard the weekly calendar as more of a suggestion than a guideline. In this, as in all aspects of life during the Program, flexi
