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2024 Residency Week TEstimonials

“At ACAP, I had the amazing opportunity to hear from industry professionals, guidance from counselors, and connect with the other 45 students who share the same interest in pursuing business. Through this program I learned about accounting and all the different things you can do with an accounting degree. From working at one of the “Big Four”, to working in the sports and entertainment industry and all the way to the IRS-CI.”

“Last week I had the amazing opportunity to attend ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program at the UW Foster School of Business with 45 other students! During the program we were visited by over 20 industry professionals who gave us a great insight into what the career of accounting is and what the possibilities of studying accounting can do for you.”

“An incredible experience participating in the ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program this year, hosted by the University of Washington! ACAP exposed me to a wider spectrum of the accounting world and engaged me with an entire network of unique professionals and friends. Through engaging in workshops, panels, and sessions, I have decided that this was something I wanted to be a part of.”

“This last week, I was given one of the most amazing opportunities at ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program hosted at UW Foster School of Business. I was taught what accounting was to simply learning who I am as a person. This program was such a learning experience and opened up new connections, opportunities, and a tons more. I am super grateful that I was able to be a part of the other 45 participants that participated in this program.”

“This was an amazing experience that I was so lucky to participate in. During this week, I got to connect with high schoolers across Washington state. I learned so much about the accounting field, UW Foster admissions, investing, CPA exams, and career paths from industry professionals.”

“Reflecting on the end of an amazing week at the UW Foster School of Business! A huge thank you to ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program and the amazing team behind this program for providing me and 45 other students with invaluable opportunities to connect with industry professionals and gain mentorship that will undoubtedly propel us towards success in the business field.”

“This experience has been incredibly rewarding. I had the opportunity to connect with high schoolers from across Washington State who are interested in the accounting field. I learned more about the accounting realm, college admission process, financial aid, and investing in our future!”

“I had the incredible opportunity of being able to participate in ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program hosted by the University of Washington this past week. The connections I've made and the knowledge I've gained will be beneficial in my future endeavors.”

“This past week I had the incredible opportunity to attend ACAP Seattle at the University of Washington Through a variety of different activities, panelists, classroom-based lectures, and more, I was able to explore the diverse career opportunities that the accounting field offers. A highlight of my experience was visiting Deloitte, where I was able to gain insight into the day-to-day work life of working industry professionals.”

“Apart from allowing me to build my knowledge in accounting, ACAP also allowed me to connect with some amazing individuals! I feel fortunate to have networked with other attendees and built lasting connections throughout the program. ACAP has been an impactful experience that helped me identify the right career path for me. I am excited to see where the skills I acquired and the relationships I built will take me in the future!”

“This week, I had the privilege to be able to attend ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program. I was able to explore different careers within accounting and even got to visit EY. The networking skills I learned from this program are unmatched and I am so honored to have been surrounded by such amazing individuals and professionals.”

“ACAP has shaped my future and I’m proud to say that I now plan to Major in accounting and information systems!”

“Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to be a part of the ACAP: Accounting Career Awareness Program at the University of Washington. During this experience, I was able to grow significantly academically due to the amazing panel members, activities, lectures, and so much more.”"

“A highlight from residency week was the firm tours. Touring RSM US LLP's Seattle office allowed me to get a sneak peek into one of my possible future careers. I can confidently say that I found my passion and what I want to do in the future.”

“Apart from the academic growth, I grew a lot personally during residency week. I met many like-minded people with amazing goals for the future, and I'm excited to see what the world has in store for all of us.”

“Going into ACAP, I had little experience as to what it meant to be an accountant and how to approach the field. Learning from different panel members, counselor experiences, as well as personal anecdotes has taught me that there are resources out there for underrepresented people like me and that I am valued in this community. Overall, I think this opportunity developed my general stance on college and accounting careers.”

“I really enjoyed this program and I thought it was really fun and I liked how we got to stay in the dorms and learn about accountants and I thought it was invaluable that we got to connect with real life professionals.”

“I felt like I belong here and this program was amazing. I really liked my counselor and all of my team members. I met so many different people and I’m not a social person but I felt comfortable talking and being myself here. This was my favorite program I did this summer and I will encourage all my friends to do it next year.”

“ACAP was such an eye opening experience, with seeing a variety of people from different backgrounds come in together expressing their passion about their job. I learned what accounting is, the stigma around it, and how underrepresented the field is. During my time in ACAP, I met some of the most open minded, and welcoming people ever, overall had a great time. If you’re still confused on what you want to major in, in college, come to ACAP. It definitely helped me get out of my comfort to explore other options out there!”

“It was the best program. I got to learn so much about important topics that will greatly impact my future.'“

“It’s a great program that provides connections. It helped me learn more about what accounting is and what I can do with an accounting degree.”

“As a POC, it was always difficult for me to even be comfortable thinking about pursuing a career in business or accounting because there is such little diversity in the field. I always felt intimidated and like an imposter just thinking about wanting to study accounting in the future. Attending ACAP was one of the best decisions I ever made. I got to learn so much about accounting, the diversity that is growing, listening to our panelists and speakers while also getting to connect with so many students around Washington. ACAP really helped open a whole new path for me and really helped me decide what I want to pursue in the future. I feel like I can now step into accounting and not feel out of place.”

“I loved the ACAP experience. I wish it was much longer. It was a great learning experience and I really got to build my knowledge on accounting and build my network.”

“I loved ACAP. It taught me a lot about what accounting was and the possible career options. The firm tours were nice. We also got to network with a lot of important people and can use those connections to get opportunities and advice.”

“I would totally recommend this program to anyone who is interested in business, but is on the fence on what type of business they want to pursue OR just simply interested in accounting. If I could, I would do this program all over again even if it meant I wasn’t able to change anything. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and I hope everyone that considers applying enjoys it too.”

“I feel like with ACAP, I was able to explore careers within accounting while being in a very fun and hardworking environment. I was able to bond with my peers while also being able to stretch out my knowledge of accounting. After this program I am highly considering the accounting field and will be forever grateful for this opportunity.”

“I truly value this program because just as it's mission states, I learned a lot about accounting through the firm visit and countless presentations from many different people in the accounting field. This was very meaningful to me as before this trip I had absolutely no clue what accounting was about at all. I now know what schooling looks like, the versatility of an accounting degree, the job security for accountants, and what the path of an accountant looks like when climbing the corporate ladder.”

“ACAP is a great space for high schoolers to explore different career pathways in accounting. I wasn’t really interested in accounting when I first got here. I wanted to learn more about business but I felt like it could teach me how business can go with accounting and maybe change my perspective about it. During my stay, I learnt that accounting is a language of business. I networked a lot and got out of my comfort zone. I would definitely recommend this to any high schooler that is still exploring different career pathways and wants to learn the true experience of being an accountant!”

“ACAP was such an amazing experience this summer! I enjoyed every single activity. It was really unique to experience college life and getting to know the participants of the program. The counselors take good care of everyone! Before the program I found the field of accounting very boring but after talking to actual professionals I am definitely considering a career in accounting. I’m 100% sure I will be majoring in accounting now. ACAP is a good starter program to learn more about the field of accounting. Highly recommend applying and participating in the program!”

“This camp has been the best experience for networking and finding community with opportunities and people. This has opened so many doors that would have never been possible for me before and I am forever grateful for meeting all these amazing people and having such great connections.”

“ACAP was an amazing experience! When I started the program I didn't know anything about accounting and wasn't really interested. By day 2 I was already excited to go into the field. During the week we got to hear from so many people with different careers and different lives and learn about the myriad of possibilities that accounting has to offer. We heard from people with the Mariners, IRS-CI, RSM, EY, Holland America and so many other places that before the program I had never heard of. I'm excited to see where in accounting my future is!”

“Coming into this program I was unsure about pursuing a degree in accounting but after experiencing ACAP I have realized just how amazing this program is and how much I am interested in accounting. This program has opened my eyes to a part of the world that I had no great knowledge of. Now post ACAP, I am leaving incredibly fulfilled and inspired to be more, do more, and to provide more information and opportunities about accounting to others.”

“It was really cool how we got to meet real accountants and even go to an accounting firm. I knew nothing about accounting and now I have an idea of what it is and the wonderful benefits it brings.”

“My experience has been amazing. I have met so any new people from all over the state. I got out of my comfort zone talking to new people. To me I felt like I was being a college student by living in the dorms creating new communications skills with my dorm mates.”

“I really enjoyed this program! I joined this program because while I had an interest in accounting, I didn’t fully understand what accountants did. This program helped me understand the lives behind accountants, and made me more interested in pursuing it as a major. I had a great time bonding with the counselors and students within the program, and I am over happy with my experience here. I would definitely recommend this program regardless of whether the person is already interested in accounting or not. This program has really changed my perspective on accounting, and I’m sure it can do the same to others.”

“The ACAP residency week was an immersive career accelerating program like no other. Being surrounded by professionals in the accounting field and other like-minded students from across Washington was amazing. Hearing the inspiring stories of underrepresented communities and their path to success was incredibly empowering! Through the various fun activities and classes, I have made a large network of connections which I am positive will help guide me in my future business endeavors!”

2023 Residency Week Testimonials

I would first like to thank you for all the wonderful work that you have done and continue to do for ACAP Seattle and for me and my fellow ACAP alumni. After participating in this past summer's ACAP program at the University of Washington's campus, I can truly say it was a life-changing experience that I'll never forget. The valuable knowledge, resources, and expansive network I gained from my week spent in the ACAP program is truly invaluable to me. Without this experience, I would have never learned what I wanted for myself and my future and I would not have felt supported to make these huge and scary steps towards the future I want. As the director of ACAP, I know that it was thanks to your efforts that I and every other student at ACAP were able to have such an educational and unforgettable experience that we are all extremely grateful for.

2022 Residency Week Testimonials

It was overall fun and I got to learn a lot more about accounting. Coming into this I was kinda scared to learn and how it was going to be, but I believe that accounting will be my second choice in my career.

I thought it was very informational and we learned a lot about what accounting would be like as a profession and there was also a lot of useful information about general business for those who don’t think accounting is the path for them. Overall a very positive and useful experience.

ACAP was the highlight of my summer and I love the friends that I made here. The networking opportunities are great and so are the mentorship opportunities.

This program was very helpful as an introduction to accounting. I learned that accounting was a very stable occupation and has very straightforward learning. After this program, I have heavily considered majoring in accounting but have not fully decided. This is because I still have time to explore other occupations. However, this camp was a very good introduction to accounting and has made me consider it as a career.

We started out meeting our dorm members and then we met everyone else. Later we met everyone else and started making connections. Then we did fun activities and lectures. Like scavenger hunts to personal brand. Then we went to an accounting firm. Overall it was very fun.

ACAP really made me make connections with business professionals that I hope to facilitate in the future. I made a small group of friends that I know will last. I’m glad I did ACAP because despite the fact I didn’t know if I wanted to be an accountant but now I know.

It was a great experience, piqued my interest in accounting.

The ACAP program was a very fun and informative program. I’d totally vouch for this program in terms of learning about business and accounting as well as self-development. I had such a fun time and learned so much that I never thought I’d learn without being here. Attending my dream college for a week and learning about the campus along with taking off-campus trips has given us the opportunity to grow in many different ways. I love this program and can’t wait to see how much it grows in the future.

ACAP was a really interesting and informative program that I really enjoyed. Your really get presented with many connections that could help with your future and your career. I think that it is definitely something to apply to even if you’re not sure about accounting.

ACAP is an amazing program, I learned so much about myself during the program and I was able to learn more about business and accounting. I was also able to make really good connections to expand my network so hopefully in the future they can help me out. I will also recommend the ACAP to my club DECA, so they explore more about business.

ACAP was a wonderful experience ! I enjoyed the program and the opportunities presented by speakers. I am grateful to have been a part of this experience!

ACAP to me was a way to open my mind, and expand my horizons. I would’ve never considered accounting as a career. Also, I loved how this program taught me key roles that things such as accounting have in society, also it is a great experience to connect with people, and in some way learn more about myself.

I really enjoyed this week. The people I met, the activities, the lectures were really interesting and awesome to learn about. I have now gained a new perspective on many differences things taught here that will follow me through the rest of my life. There were some moments that were “awkward” but it was overall really fun and I hope to do more programs or activities like this in the future.

My ACAP experience was really enlightening and opened my eyes to the corporate business world and the opportunities accounting holds as a career. I learned so much from the presenters and was able to connect with other participants in the program. I would definitely recommend this program to others!

This program has been amazing. At first, I was scared to talk to people l, but on my third day, I made five new friends. I had a lot of fun at the game and I experienced something new. Making friends and playing games were fun too especially field day.

I had so much fun at ACAP. I was able to learn a lot which will help me with my future. This program has also helped me realize how accounting isn’t all math or numbers. It really opened my eyes to how accounting can be a very important life skill.

ACAP has been an exceptional experience in my professional life. It helped me discover a an study field that I would have never thought about as an option for a future career. After being part of this program accounting has become one of the main options for me as a future career.

Through ACAP, I was able to expand my knowledge on accounting and business majors. I was able to meet new people and build my network, while hearing personal experiences from professionals.

I really liked this program because it provided a lot of support and knowledge with how accounting works. It gave me an opportunity to explore more about the business field. Also the counselors were very nice, so I really appreciated that. Overall this week went by very fast and I would recommend it to anyone interested in it.

During ACAP, I learned a lot about the accounting field through interactive, fun activities and made so many new like-minded friends that I felt comfortable with and had so much fun getting more interested in business with.

ACAP has been amazing! It taught me that Accounting is the language of business. I have met so many lifelong friends that I am excited to keep on talking too. It provided me with many opportunities that may have not been possible as a low-income student!

I enjoyed the ACAP residency week and would recommend it to people I know. I am now aware of career opportunities in business as well as personal life skills. There is so many networking opportunities, and that is something that I really enjoyed and made me step a bit out of my comfort zone. The counselors are great and would definitely consider some as mentors for myself.

ACAP is an amazing program, as it opens the gates to knowing more about accounting. It has also allowed many students to be able to create networks with professionals and people their own age.