A World of Opportunities at Milton Hershey School
By Cash Godwin, MHS Fifth-Grader
Growing up in Middletown, New Jersey, opportunities to be challenged in the classroom were few and far between. I wanted to succeed and knew that if given the opportunity, I could tackle any challenge—inside or outside of the classroom. This is what brought me to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to attend Milton Hershey School.
My mother enrolled me at MHS when I was in fifth grade with the vision of a better education and the opportunities I always wanted. I didn’t know what to expect when I arrived in a new town and a new school, but what I found was so much greater than anything I could have ever imagined. I’m finally challenged in all my classes and when I want to explore a new topic or learn more, my teachers and houseparents guide me in the right direction.
After I arrived at MHS in August 2021, I joined as many clubs and sports teams as possible—because I could. I didn’t have to worry about resources for me to thrive, because I received every resource I could think of—all costs covered.
When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer and know that MHS will help me get there. Already in middle school I have the opportunity to learn about different career fields. My teacher provided me with practice questions for the law school admissions exam because she knew I wanted to be challenged. The questions were hard, but I know that the education I’m getting at MHS and the skills I’m learning will help me accomplish my dreams.
From challenging classes to learning how to live with 10 other boys in my student home, I know that I’ll be prepared to handle any situation upon graduating from MHS.
Being a student at MHS is not always easy, but it’s worth it.