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TESTIMONIALS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cDr. Jay Simpson is leading the way and is inspiring the next generation of young changemakers in our region! Thank you for building a better Boston!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p> \u2013 Vetto Casado of Boston Foundation<\/em><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Testimonials: In Their Own Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What Have You Learned?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The importance of focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-respect<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-presentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of growing as a young man<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying committed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have motivation when you have a goal or plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be humble<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work hard for what you want<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confidence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making smart choices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect others\u2019 ideas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fighting won\u2019t solve anything<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are all influenced by different people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a man is something you earn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick with each other<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can chill with people you don\u2019t know<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have an open mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay on your grind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be a man<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to advocate for myself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help others succeed with you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave any man behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take what opportunity is given to you<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity is there if you want it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men do what they need to do\u2014not what they want to do<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always believe in yourself and what you can do<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Networking is key to more opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become a stronger student<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good work ethic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch what you say<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separate from the bad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain good grades<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect elders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hear everyone\u2019s voice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be more responsible<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be a leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to survive<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to communicate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be considerate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make better choices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That I am so much smarter, creative, and ambitious than I give myself credit for<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look on the bright side of things<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who you surround yourself with matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loyalty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accountability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be vocal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your own choices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think critically<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everybody is the same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love yourself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk about your life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love your bros<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 YMWAP Student Reflection<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How Have You Changed?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m staying committed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I communicate better with people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I stopped trying to act tough and cool, and tried to be just myself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My confidence\u2014I can talk around people now<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to say in front of a room<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to communicate with people I don\u2019t know<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m more focused\u2014before distractions would throw me off<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m less likely to react badly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know to take action\u2014things aren\u2019t done by themselves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I went from being a lazy student who got bad grades to a respectable kid who gets A\u2019s and B\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become a stronger student and manage good work ethic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To live life the best you can<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got good ideas about life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am more confident, mature, and I have a better image in my head for what I want for my future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learned to be mature and focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned the time to work and the time to play<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Became more responsible<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned to look at myself as a leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m looking at life a whole new way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have more tenacity about improving my future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as the program doesn\u2019t end I\u2019m fine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 YMWAP Student Reflection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Statements from Our Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThis space is critical<\/strong>, and there are not many programs in this city that are for this particular space and group… It is in this space that there needs to be investment<\/strong>.

Sometimes being present is the work.<\/strong>“<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Dr. Kevin Simon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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