Scholar Comments

The following are comments from Tacoma Act Six scholars reflecting on the Act Six program and their year of training:

"The training has been very important to me in that it has provided a means by which I can better myself.  It has also introduced me to new ways of thinking about the world.  The knowledge I have gained will aid me greatly in bettering myself and the world."

"My involvement with Act Six has made me a better communicator and public speaker and has given me the confidence to be myself."

"I have felt stretched and encouraged to grow to the fullest extent.  There were times when I was forced to think outside of the box and at times this was difficult.  But now, I thank the program for this.  Also, the cadre encouraged me to think and I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts even though they may not have agreed with others' ideas."

"This training has really helped shape my daily actions.  I share what I learn with close friends and family and it's great to see them learning through me."

"I truly believe that Act Six has made me grow and learn more about myself and the people around me.  I have definitely learned to look past the bad things and look at the bigger picture with people I know and meet and in situations that I have been in.  These trainings have made a huge impact on my growth into a more mature and intellectual adult and I know that I will carry them with me when I go onto college and beyond."

"Learning about cultural climates and personality types has proven to me that there are so many different cultures and people in the world we live in.  On a day-to-day basis we in Tacoma encounter things that many people never get a chance to experience."

"I learned that I am a leader, but even leaders have fears and struggles.  I found that I am not the only one who struggles with the anxieties of what is to come in the future (going off to college, being away from home, leaving friends and family, etc.).  I also found that I'll be okay next year because I learned the definition of team work.  I know I'll be okay because I'm surrounded by such great people and when we struggle, we'll overcome it as a whole."

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