Student testimonials

Both "Inside" and "Outside" students share their thoughts.

I would tell a friend that Inside-Out is an absolutely incredible life changing experience. –Angelina
That it is a great experience and has become my favorite class….It is eye opening and totally changed my outlook on prison systems today. –Skylar
I would tell them that it was a class that I will more than likely remember the most from my college experience. –Robert
Inside-Out will allow you to free your mind, have fun, and discuss thoughts and feelings you never thought you had. –Cisco
It’s a great way to exercise social skills and positive interaction with people….whose thought patterns have not been molded to the prison system. –Zach
[I]t’s a class that every college student needs to take. –Nick
It made me realize that it is possible to get along with those who didn’t choose the same path as you. –Robert
I always knew education was the key to success. I just never believed in myself enough to think it was an avenue I was capable of taking. –Kenny
Inside Out has shown me more holistically, that all people are just that – people. No one person is greater or less than another. –Myka

It has meant feeling human again after 44 years of prison. –Keith
It has meant that no matter who you are or where you come from you can come together and find ways to better an individual and a system. –Shannon
I learned a lot about mass incarceration and how broken the system really is. I never knew about these issues, and I have over 15 years in prison right now. –Rich
I am grateful to be able to hear first hand information from the inside students. –Synia
It taught me to never judge a person by his past because everyone has the future coming their way. –Amjed
The class was very touching and insightful. I opened up in this class more than in any other class. –Rana
My formal education stopped at 7th grade. To experience a real college classroom situation and do real college level work makes me feel like I can do anything. –Kibwé
Coming at a time in my life that uplifting was necessary, Inside-Out taught me the meaning of compassion and understanding. –Cisco
Getting to know everyone and talk about the current issues that hurt us all…and seeing the passion to try to find a solution…gave me great hope. –Tyrone

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