I was told by many people what SDLC was like. How everyone would cry and be really close by the end. By much on the second day I was still trying to figure out what everyone thought was so special. Leaving lunch with my friends, we made our way to out family group, Bustleton (named after a a town in Pennsylvania). We began playing a game called “Get Real” where we could ask our counselors any personal questions they were comfortable with answering. After 15 minutes, we got to the subject of public schools and how many of them needed help. One girl began to talk about her friends who did not have the same opportunities as her and were ignorant to what was out there. It was during this discussion that I finally saw and understood why we were really here. We were not here just to make a difference at our schools or to talk about diversity. We had to be there to lift others who were not as fortunate to have what we had. After that, my group became closer together. Sadly, we only had an hour left with each other but we were able to enjoy every minute of it. I miss them all and wish them all the best at their schools and beyond.
~ Jessica M., Class II
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