On a whole, students left the conference feeling happy, inspired,
safe, and connected. It was a very positive experience that many
want to do again next year. The classes feel a lot more comfortable around
each other and we have witnessed a growth in the respect shown,
esspecially from the younger students.  Some students went home
and cleaned their whole homes, feeling inspired to start taking
control of their lives, others did hours of artwork. Even those
students who did not expect to get much out of it, found that they
recieved more than they could have imagined.

I have personally had people coming and talking to me about it,
and I find it amazing how safe and connected people felt after just
one day. It really was an inspiring challange for all involved. Even
our teachers had to grow that day.

Activities that really stood out for people were:
"Tell me who you are" and the similar dream one, as well as the eye
connection. I think that these challanged a lot of people but many
stepped up and could feel themselves grow. It added to the feeling
of connection because it made people realize that although we
were all individual people, many of us really want the same things
from life, have similar struggles and are all human. The responce-
ability instructions really stood out for some people as it gave
concrete steps that you could really see working. It made sense
and provided tools for problem solving.

As a whole, the conference was amazing and inspiring.
Thank you.

~Youth participant and student organizer