What Students are saying about Teen Esteem

High School Students

“The presentation really made me think about my goals and how I want my life to be. I really liked it.”

“I really liked how the speaker didn’t try to tell us what to do and not to do; he was very honest.”

“It was very moving. It made me really take a look at my life and how I am living it.”

“Afterward I felt empowered knowing that I deserve more than just a hook-up.”

“I liked the whole presentation because it was fun, interactive and informative.”

“The presentation taught me that you do not need to do the bad things like drugs in order to be cool.”

“I felt like they presented the information in a way that showed they cared about the topics. They wanted to understand our opinions to get a feel for who we were.”

“I am very thankful for the speakers talking about date rape because it is a big issue. And even though they weren’t actually speaking to me it felt like they were. Thank you; you helped me through a tough time.”

“Thank you for helping me realize that we all need to treat ourselves good and not just let our bodies be used for someone else’s pleasure.”

“I thought the section about drugs and alcohol was very important. Now I have learned the dangers of these two harmful substances.”

“Everything to me was right-on to show me the right way for me to become a man of integrity.”

“I feel that if people have not gotten a chance to see it then they are really missing out.”

“I feel the presentation was beneficial and that all students should have it at least once if not more.”

“I liked the presentation a lot. The speakers weren’t just presenting, they were talking to us like friends.”

“I really feel decisive, bold and comforted after this presentation.”

“I think the presentation was good because the speakers have ‘been there, done that’.”

Middle School Students

“It encouraged strong values and good morals in a fun way.”

“The speakers ensured me that being yourself is the right thing to do.”

“The speakers seemed to understand teenagers a lot more than other speakers.”

“They did a good job talking about stuff that is tough to talk about with parents and friends.”

“The presentation made me think about aiming high and working hard to get what I want out of life.”