Mises University Student Comments

Mises University Student Comments

• Your generosity has provided me with the most eye-opening experience of my life. The work of the Mises Institute is invaluable. -- Brian Canny, University College, Dublin
• MU has helped reinvigorate my desire to learn and understand economics. I leave Mises U. with an expanded “to read” list to expand and challenge my intellectual development. This has been an absolutely inspiring and sublime week conducive to learning. – A.J. Carver, University of Paris
• I give you my most sincere thanks. – Anthony Comegna, Shippensburg University
• This week has been one of tremendous learning and productivity. – Todd Connelly, University of Northern Colorado
• The quality of programming is well worth your gift. I have learned a great deal. – Lane Coonrod, Illinois Wesleyan University
• This well-run and intellectually stimulating event has widened my perspective on many issues. – Gary Danelishen, Auburn University
• I greatly appreciate my time at Mises University This program is of great importance to the future of economics, the history of thought and the case for freedom and prosperity. – Tord Kopland Eid, University of Oslo
• It was fantastic! Thank you! – Brandon Harnish, Huntington University
• This is such a valuable experience. Nothing in my education has been as valuable as this when it comes to understanding the philosophy and economics of liberty and a free society. – Martin Greenwald, St. John’s College
• Please keep doing it!! – Alfredo Puentes Barro, University of Santiago de Compostele
• This program is the only chance I have to see other people like myself and I had a fantastic experience. The Mises Institute is an amazing organization and I am very grateful to have been a part of Mises U. – Jake McCloskey, Rockland Community College
• Very well-organized and with a diverse group of students. A great learning and thinking exercise. Thank you! -- Mario Mondelli, University of Missouri
• My time at Mises University has been unequivocally one of the most valuable experiences of my life. This Institute is a bright beacon in dark days and the faculty here are absolutely some of the most important (and intelligent) thinkers of our time. – Laralyn Murphy, California State University, Stanislaus
• The experience has been unforgettable and life changing, literally. – Christopher Oppermann, Holy Spirit Preparatory School
• Thank you so much for making this wonderful conference possible. I have learned more important and true things this week than in years of classes at my university. This will help me in my future scholarly career as well as help me spread the message of liberty in my own country. -- Koen Swinkels, Erasmus University, Rotterdam
• The Mises Institute has an important part to play in the flow of ideas, particularly to stop government exploitation. – David Tippett, University of British Columbia
• I had a very stimulating week, with terrific conversations with real people, and discovered that behind the ideas of liberty there are wise, passionate, and humble people, willing to share their knowledge. Be sure that I will do my best to spread these ideas in my home country. -- David Ortiz Escobar, Universidad Externado de Colombia
• I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend Mises University and to learn from eminent scholars and interact with so many bright and enthusiastic students. The staff have been very kind and helpful. The facilities are first-class and the faculty are highly qualified and effective in their instruction, as well has approachable outside of class. This has been a fantastic experience, very informative and extremely well-run. I cannot begin to imagine how I will process all that I have learned and experienced while here, but I also cannot imagine having missed the chance to participate.. – Matthew Hisrich, Earlham School of Religion
• There isn’t a single place in the world that I’d rather have been. Thank you! -- Alexander Whitaker, University of St. Thomas
• The program has been absolutely amazing and all the faculty and staff have been extremely helpful and kind. It is an honor to meet and listen to the economists I idolize and study so much. Thank you! -- Chris Zimny, Loyola University, New Orleans
• Thank you! I could never afford to pay for this myself and I appreciate your kindness. -- Jonathan Thomas, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Mises University provides high value, high utility and is priceless! I learned more about liberty and economics in one week of Mises U. 2008 than the cumulative years of schooling from K-12 and college. -- Jonathan Mariano, University of California, San Diego
• Your efforts of health, wealth, and prosperity have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for the gift of leadership through service; I aspire to do the same. – Christopher Mathey, University of Houston, Clear Lake
• This conference has been pivotal in my understanding of sound economics. Without it, and without interaction with the splendid faculty, the probability of learning about Austrian economics at Amherst College or elsewhere would be zero, and my intellectual life would be much duller. – Gregory Campeau, Amherst College
• Thank you. It was world class. – Toban Wiebe, University of Manitoba
• It is a good way to spread liberal ideas. Thank you. – Jan Jonas, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
• Here the intellectual traditions of free markets are defended in their purest form. Thanks so much for advancing this worthy cause. – Max Raskin, New York University
• I hope to be a sponsor someday! -- Stefan Madsen, Copenhagen Business School
• Thank you so much for giving me and my fellow attendees the wonderful opportunity to become sound Austrian economists and continue the fight for freedom! – Duncan Carey, Arizona State University
• Thank you for supporting the truth. – Michael Wiebe, University of Manitoba
• This was a priceless opportunity for me to learn more about Austrian economics and the philosophy of freedom straight from the mouths of current giants. Thank you very much for providing it for me. – Edward Townes, New York
• Thank you for what was truly the most intellectually stimulating week of my life! I have received what I believe to be the most rigorous, profound and virtuous training in the scholarship of liberty. – Emmanuel Anthony Carousos, Cranfield University
• I am so grateful that you have given me the opportunity to study the economics and philosophical foundations of liberty. It has been very beneficial for my future plans to spread the message of liberty through academia. -- Gary Merrett, San Jose State University
• I can’t thank you enough for providing me with this tremendous opportunity to receive so much knowledge from such excellent faculty. The week has been an inspiration. -- Marco Brun del Re, Berklee College of Music
• I have had an excellent time and I hope that Mises University continues to grow as the best place to learn Austrian economics. Many thanks! – Graham Neary, Trinity College, Dublin
• There is no way to truly express my gratitude for this Institute and all I have gained from it, except to help continue its goals and work. Thank you for this beacon of true liberty. – Gabriel Sukenik, University of Rochester
• Thank you very much for the wonderful opportunity. It was a life-changing experience! -- Michelle Carrera, Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala
• It was the best economics course ever! -- Stanislaw Kwiatkowski, Wroclaw University, Poland
• Many thanks from Estonian liberals! – Reelika Pirk, Allan Allmere, Kalle Palling, and Lauri Luik, Tallinn University and Tartu University
• It was a wonderful week! -- Alvaro Molina, University Rey Juan Carlos
• I feel broadened and strengthened in my knowledge of liberalism, and prepared to go forth and further not only Austrian economics but the cause of liberty. This has truly been a once in a lifetime experience. – Joshua Howard, Asbury College
• I am excited that Austrian economics continues to gain popularity and to provide answers for the economic woes we see in the U.S. I look forward to applying the principles gained here toward the cause of liberty. – Clete Seyle, University of Nebraska
• My sincere thanks for making possible this highly informative, engaging and stimulating event. I greatly appreciate the honor of attending. – Gennady Stolyarov, Hillsdale College
• Mises U. is the gold standard of summer education programs. – Brandon Harnish, Huntington University
• Mises University is the place to take off your training wheels in the study of freedom. Do not miss this opportunity. – Matt Hisrich, Earlham School of Religion
• This conference was a lot of fun (although hard work!). Certainly worth the effort. I would heartily recommend it to anyone. – Robin Tippett, St. Lawrence College
• Prepare to be challenged; do not block your own learning experience. The effort that you put in will receive exponential reciprocity! – Christopher Mathey, University of Houston, Clear Lake
• This is a fantastic conference as an introduction to Austrian economics, Praxeology and epistemology, and libertarian political philosophy and ethics. There exists nothing as comprehensive, learned, or world-class as Mises U. If taken seriously, it can be a life-changing week in your intellectual life. – Gregory Campeau, Amherst College
• It was great! You’ll learn so much during this week. – Stefan Madsen, Copenhagen Business School
• This is the best educational experience you can or will ever receive. The amount of knowledge you will gain in just one week will be beyond belief. – Duncan Carey, Arizona State University
• "I am very appreciative of the Mises Institute. I have greatly expanded my understanding of the complexities of the Austrian School.  Further, I now feel more confident to explicate and elucidate these ideas to my fellow students and faculty of Penn State University.  Alex Weller, Pennsylvania State
• "This was my first experience at the Mises Institute, and it was everything and more than I expected. It is really overwhelming but ideal in its structure and environment. I can't wait to come back!" Pam Buzzetta, Washington University in St. Louis
• "This is an entirely worthwhile cause to support, as the surest hope for the world are the principles of liberty embodied in the work of the Mises Institute." Shawn Lazar, Free University, Amsterdam
• "Thank you for giving me this great experience." Manny Glover, Georgia Tech
• "I've been so happy to participate in this. Not wanting to miss any discussions, I've been awake about 20 hours per day! I strongly recommend this program." Karen Kaczorowski, University of Texas, Austin
• "Note to Mises Institute members: this is the best donation you have ever made. The Mises University is challenging, rewarding, and perfect in every way." Philip Ruijs, Radboud University, Nijmegen
• "The Mises University is the Mecca of Austro-libertarianism. Thanks so much for the opportunity to study under the brightest libertarian thinkers of our age." David Lalama, Instituto Para la Libertad, Ecuador
• "This was most fun and enthusiasm possible while working super hard and sleeping as little as possible. To prospective students: you will gain far more than you can ever expect to gain." Angelo Mike, Marymount University
• "This was so well organized that I see no room for improvement. I'm very thankful that I was able to attend." Manuel Frojan, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
• "This is a great institute. Come prepared. And prepare to work and love learning." David Hannibal, Christian Heritage School
• "Judging from my experience, you cannot support a more worthy institution." Nelson Brunsting, University of Wellington, New Zealand.
• "Thank you for making this great seminar possible!" Michaël Bauwens, University of Ghent, Belgium
• "Super fantastic! Here is a noble cause and a wonderful program." Sakari Puisto, University of Cambridge
• "What an intellectual adventure! It should be much longer." Marcin Zielinski, University of Wroclaw, Poland.
• "A brilliant faculty and top students from all over the world: this is the way to shape minds." Changwe Kumalinga, Bellevue University
• "I want to thank all those who made this possible. Every student in economics should attend the Mises University. Anamaria Berea, Academy of Economic Sciences, Bucharest
• “If you want to learn what economics is really about, come to Auburn !” Pavel Chalupnicek, University of Economics, Prague
• “The experience of a lifetime, and one of a kind! A special thank you for a wonderful week.” Daniel Halvarsson, Umea University , Sweden
• “This conference is exceptionally well run, filled with a diverse group of students, and very collegial in every way. It requires a strong background to navigate through the program but the effort will produce a paradigm shift.”
• “This experience was unforgettably great. I do recommend that students read all the readings ahead of time.” Rafal Raciborski, Emory University
• “Apply now! Mises University is a unique intellectual experience.” Juliusz Jableck, Warsaw University .
• “This was a very well organized conference, with great professors and smart students, where you enjoy full emersion into the world of the Austrian School .” Danilo Valdir Vieira Rossi, Federal University of MG, Brazil
• “I came as a skeptic but leave well informed and far less so. I was welcomed and found my objections addressed with courtesy and thoughtfulness. An open mind is all that is required.” Mark Hamilton, UW-Milwaukee
• “This was the greatest intellectual experience of my life. I discovered the strongest possible arguments for the ethics and economics of a free society.” Juan Sebastian Landoni, Catholic University of Argentina
• “Thanks for giving me a fund and extremely educational experience. There was direct interaction between students and faculty. The material is great, guaranteed!” Changwe Kumaling, Bellevue University
• “You will never have a more valuable chance to spend a week with such groundbreaking intellectuals. Don’t let the heavy course load throw you; this conference is both intellectually stimulating and good fun.” Christopher Byrnes, SUNY Stony Brook
• “This conference proves that private efforts can sustain an intellectual enterprise with neither government help nor commercial profit. Extraordinary!” Francis Dumouchel, University of Montreal
• “This conference was amazing in every way.” Andrew Contreras, West Texas A&M University.
• “Whether you have studied economics your whole life or have just begun, this conference meets every need.” Lewis Butler, Hillsdale College
• “This is a tremendous opportunity for learning in the Austrian tradition. I find that I’m far more confident in the material and my own understanding.” Andrew Ball, University of Detroit
• “The idea of perfection is subjective but I do believe that this conference achieved it in my own mind.” Miguel Quintans, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
• “This is theory and history and their best. The conference is a real challenge for students at all levels, so bring your mind and be prepared to work and think hard.” W. Michael Dougherty, Walsh College
• “Beautifully run.” Wayne Uffleman, New York University
• “No one can imagine just how inspiring and thought-provoking this conference is. The faculty is outstanding, the students smarts, and there are many opportunities for debate and discussion.” Massimiliano Trovato, University of Padua , Italty
• “Every lecture is excellent.” David Heinrich, University of Rochester, Simon School
• “I have a great debt of gratitude to the individual donors who made this experience possible. The sponsors of this conference can rest assured that their investment in the hearts and minds of today’s aspiring Austrian School is not in vain.” Charles V. Long II, Loyola University, New Orleans
• “Not only the classes were outstanding; the social hours too were a learning experience.” Triyakshana Venkatraman, George Mason University.
• “You not only learn Austrian economics; you are required to face head on all the mainstream economics you have learned up to this point.. It makes you think more deeply about everything you think you know.” Hedmond Rios Villa, Liberty Foundation of Panama
• “This is what all school should be like.” Art Moy, Walsh College
• “To donors: It is incredible what your contributions do for the students who attend. Come see what you have built!” Wendy Legman, Buena Vista University
• “The Mises University is an indispensable institution in the fight for liberty.” Geoffrey Planche, Louisiana State University
• “Whether you consider yourself to be left or right in politics, this conference will force you to think outside the conventional categories and enrich your understanding.” Anon.
• “Take advantage of the Mises Institute website before you come. It is a great resource, and it will give you a head start.” Frank Sedghipour, Ryerson University
• "This program is as magnificent as it is efficient. It managed to turn the equivalent of hundreds of hours of study time into a 40 hour program of immeasurable benefit. I'm not only a changed school, but also a changed person." Haley Butler, University of South Florida.
• "Quite an incredible experience!" Jordan Vaughn, University of Alabama
• "The Mises University is an intellectual adventure." Piotr Mastalarz, University of Wroclaw, Poland
• "I've never attended a better program. The staff was accommodating and dedicated, the faculty was open to questions, and the students were great to talk with." Molly Fronius, Baldwin-Wallace College
• "Wonderful! This is a fantastic opportunity for students who can otherwise become discouraged all through school. Here you have a chance to hear lectures by people whose books and articles you read all the time on Mises.org and elsewhere. You develop great camaraderie with people like you, something hard to come by in school." Randall McElroy (Georgia Tech)
• "Dear students: do not pass up this opportunity! It is not really like work or regular classes, as you will discover. It is the entire experience that matters, not just classes but also the library, the meals, the social evenings, and the whole environment of an incredible faculty." Carrie Ann Sitren (University of Florida)
• "It's a semester's worth of education in a week—what a great thing to do." Lisa Casanova (UNC Chapel Hill)
• "The Mises University pushes the boundaries of the average economic seminar, providing captivate lectures, talented and an amazingly comprehensive survey of Austrian economics. The level of discussion and learning is extremely high, and the ideas presented are challenging and inspiring. No matter your view ahead of time, you will leave Mises U a changed person." Audra Mitchell (Queen's University, Ontario)
• "An opportunity to expand on new and ongoing research, and an experience not soon forgotten." Richelle Power (Grand Valley State University)
• "This is a fantastic experience, and it is refreshing to see that this is all privately funded. I highly recommend this to anyone." Cameron Carswell (University of York)
• "I only wish it could have lasted longer!" Anthony Batty (University of York)
• "More economic education and insights were crammed into one week than I thought possible. The diversity of views and personalities was impressive." Micha Ghertner (Georgia Tech)
• "An amazing opportunity to meet great thinkers from all over the world. I find it impossible to suggest improvements." Yorick de Mombynes. (Paris-Sorbonne University)
• "This has been one of the most memorable experiences of my entire life.  I have never been in such a friendly environment with so many great professors.  Everything about the Mises Institute, especially the lectures, was phenomenal." Constance Brewster, Jacksonville State University
• "Every serious economic students needs to attend this conference. Not only do students learn about principles of economics but also about how economics relates to fields such as philosophy and political science." Annie Dalton (University of Denver)
• "Do not pass up this opportunity to learn from the best professors and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Mises institute." Ryan Vershay (Ave Maria College)
• "It is what you always wanted college to be: an intellectual pursuit in which every day is filled with challenging ideas and good friends" (Stephanie Stoddard, University of Utah)
• "A wonderful learning experience" (Eric Glanzman, Indiana University, Bloomington)
• "My beliefs were challenged, questioned, and better solidified. The organizers, professors and donors to this event are the heroes of today" (Josh Bachman, Grove City College)
• "The most incredible, stimulating, and exciting intellectual experience I've ever had" (Alessandro Stanchi, University of Torino)
• "Highly intellectual, intensive, and worthwhile" (Guy Kakai Li, San Jose State); "It was an incredible opportunity" (Elizabeth Kura, Grove City College)
• "An excellent way to learn real economics from a very knowledgeable faculty" (Radka Havlova, University of Economics, Prague)
• "Very enjoyable. I cannot wait to attend a future event!" (Brian Mastee, Notre Dame Law School)
• "In a word: extraordinary!" (Paolo Pamini, University of Zurich)
• "The lectures were outstanding and the material opened up many new horizons. I am already  thinking about the many ways in which the talks relate to my graduate studies and to the classroom lectures I teach" (John Passalaqua, University of Illinois)
• "This was one of the most stimulating weeks of my life" (Karanasios Georgios, University of Piraeus)
• "The Mises University was amazing. The logic of the lectures changed the way I think" (Carolyn Wagner, University of Colorado)
• "An effort worthy of respect" (Monica Granger, University of Houston)
• "A crash course that presented both basic principles and the finer points of currently relevant topics" (Mark Sawkar, University of California, San Diego)
• "Very illuminating, for new and old students of the Austrian School" (Juan Fernando Aldana, Universidad Francisco Marroquin)
• "The Mises Institute is the premier center for the study of the Misesian-Rothbardian line of Austrian economics, and Mises University is the best opportunity for students to get exposure to correct economic reasoning" (Nick Curott, University of Colorado, Boulder)
• "This program sets you free from preconceived notions of economics, history, and politics" (Nayyer Nematalla, George Mason University)
• "I was very impressed at this environment for study and reflection" (Ronald Perkins, Bethany College)
• "This was an extraordinary experience, and I'm very grateful for it" (Grant Nulle, Buena Vista University)
• "The faculty was excellent and the students all very intelligent (Zachary Gochenour, George Mason University)
• "A mind-opening event" (Isaiah Houston, Pennsylvania State University)
• "Any university would be proud to have this amazing faculty of professors" (Paul Servodio, University of Akron)
• "The lecturers were consistently engaging and always eager to answer questions" (Colin Ptak, University of New Hampshire)
• "Perhaps the greatest opportunity given to any young seeker of truth" (Braden Robinson, Grove City College)
• "The ideas and inspiration gained from this conference will extend many years into my future" (Joseph Schoonmaker, University of Illinois)
• "What a fantastic overview of the breadth and depth of Austrian School scholarship, past and present" (Steven Peterson, Washington State University)
• "It was an honor to attend this event" (Lim Siang Meng, Singapore)
• "It was worth more than all my other educational experiences combined" (David Griffus, University of Michigan)
• "I had a wonderful time, and I have a very long list of books to read now" (Erin Crowley, San Jose State)
• "My deepest thanks and appreciation go the benefactors of this fine institute. I highly recommend this event to any serious student" (Ryan Orsinger, Trinity University)
• "The Mises University has brought about a great change in my intellectual life" (Ismael Casais (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)
• "Great topics, great speakers, great investment of time" (John Walch, Walsh College)
• "I had already admired the work of many of the scholars, but hearing them lecture was even better than I had expected" (Alex Gill, Tulane University)
• "Those who support this program are backing a spectacular presentation of the Austrian School and the ideals of a free society" (Ben Parizek, San Jose State)
• "I've never felt more at home as I did at the Mises University" (D.A. Borghei-Razvi, University of North Florida)
• "The faculty was very knowledgeable, approachable and congenial" (Michelle Lucas, Loyola University, New Orleans)
• "In one conference, a great introduction and a challenge for the most advanced student." (Matt Zwolinski, University of Arizona)
• "Exhilarating, exhausting, and a great investment of time." (Joshua Hall, Ohio University)
• "Nuclear-strength instruction in free-market economics and a splendid experience." (Stephen Barrows, United States Air Force Academy
• "It fundamentally changed my views on history, economics, government, and philosophy." (Kevork Tanielian, Northwood University)
• "The teachers are learned, approachable, and enthusiastic." (Steven Dick, University of Alaska)
• "Sheer intellectual stimulation." (Louann Ahlgren, University of Memphis)
• "A tremendous benefit, academically, professionally, and personally" (Stephan Kuhnert, Michigan State University)
• "Challenging, intelligent, and provocative. I strongly recommend this program." (Cezar Botel, University of Tennessee)
• "Top-quality faculty, and as bright a group of students as I've ever seen." (Jay Mitchell, Loyola University, New Orleans)
• "No matter how much you know about Austrian economics, this program teaches you more." (Jennifer Collins, George Mason University)
• "Thanks a million for the Mises University! The classes were phenomenal, the faculty extraordinary, and the atmosphere idyllic. This is higher education the way it ought to be." (Ted Deden, University of Texas, Austin)
• "The intellectual atmosphere is amazing! There is nothing like it in all of academia. You learn more at the Mises University than in years at a regular college." (Devlin Cooper, George College and State University)
• "After the Mises University, for the remainder of my education, and my life, my real teachers will be Mises and the Austrians." (Jeff Martin, Western Kentucky University)
• "The Mises University was pure intellectual bliss." (Jamie Todd, Jacksonville State University)
• "This is precisely what one wishes for at college: a fascinating, masterful, challenging, and fun education!" (Greg Newburn, University of Florida)
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• "Knowledge is power, and now I've learned to look at the way government and the market really work" (Dwight Silva, Hillsdale College)
• "Well organized and filled with opportunities and challenges. My interest in economics has received a huge boost" (Gordon A. Clark, Trinity College)
• "What a great mix of professors and students!" (Juan Melian, University of Stuttgart)
• "An outstanding presentation of a vast range of topics" (Micael McGowan, University of Chicago)
• "Exceptionally cogent and informative teaching" (Bret Chrisope, Tulane University)
• "This is real economic science!" (Miro Kollar, University of Economics, Prague)
• "There is so much to learn, and you learn it. If you just open your ears and your mind, it changes you forever" (Leon Snyman, University of Central Arkansas);
• "Now I really know about government, economics, and history" (Philip N. Zott, Oakland University)
• "Absolutely incredible and intense, and invaluable to my future study of economics, and to my life in general!" (Maria Jennings, The College of New Jersey)
• "I learned more than in an entire year of undergraduate study" (Nathaniel Berg, Southwest Baptist University)
• "The greatest experience of my intellectual life" (Jeff Cleveland, Whittier College)
• "A paradise for the serious student" (Gabriel Calzada, Complutense University of Madrid)
• "I'm proud to have attended this stronghold of liberty in an academic sea of socialism" (Bredan Tupa, William Mitchell College)
• "I wish my university studies year round could be like this" Josue Dooboory (University of Innsbruck)

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