Past Student Testimonials
"CRILA is a once in a lifetime opportunity - embrace it with an open mind and an open heart. I wouldn't change my CRILA experience for anything in the world and I feel lucky to have been a part of such an incredible program."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA was the best opportunity I have had thus far in my life. It has made me realize that I want and need to take advantage of every opportunity I get even if I don't think I will be selected. You may surprise yourself."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA has changed my life for the better... no, the best. I can see the change in myself and now, even though I do not meet my crilates as often, I know that they will always be there for me whenever I need encouragement, help, or simply someone to talk to. The most important thing I learned from CRILA was self-awareness and awareness of others, and this has helped me in countless areas of my life. The knowledge you learn from CRILA is unlike what you would learn in a classroom. In a classroom, you would learn something and probably forget it after a week or so. In CRILA, every single part of your learning process sticks with you forever. CRILA is a real life-changing experience."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA 8 was a life changing and life saving experience. The mountains helped me to find myself and figure out the path i want to be on. The staff and classmates were amazing people who I built life long friendships with. CRILA is an amazing opportunity for all students and it will change your life for the better."
- CRILA 8 Student
"High school is a time where everyone tells you that you need to do this or that so that you can prepare for some future life. Please do not forget life is now, you must enjoy it and embrace it. CRILA is a program that exemplifies this goal. While it will give you valuable skills that will serve you later in life, it should also be an important part of your everyday life today. So enjoy it, and don't waste this opportunity. If you are willing to put yourself out there and not be afraid to try new things, you will not be sorry, and I personally guarantee that you will find CRILA to be a life changing experience. I know that I will look fondly back on this period of my life, and I will try to embody its values in both my present and my future. Good luck."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA was life changing for me. By the end of the year long journey, I have become a new person with a genuine understanding of how to positively interact with people and the confidence to carry myself well in any situation I face."
- CRILA 8 Student
I just wanted to thank you for the great trip to Colorado, I enjoyed every aspect. The views were some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen and I made some of the best friends I have ever had. All of the CRILA and Outward Bound staff were awesome and made everything the best they could possibly be, thank you. I hope you have a great summer and I am already thinking about September and the community service project to come. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!
- Past Student
I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this experience as amazing as it was. I truly have made so many new friends and have grown so much as a person in just the week that we were gone. I have gained a newfound confidence and outlook in my life and so far, it has been making me happier and more appreciative of everything. So thank you for being a part of this incredible experience and making it possible for me to have such a great time. I really cannot thank you enough for this!
- Past Student
Tomorrow is the day that I leave for college and I would like to just take a moment to thank you and the CRILA staff for the incredible experiences we had together in this past year.
- Past Student
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA was the best opportunity I have had thus far in my life. It has made me realize that I want and need to take advantage of every opportunity I get even if I don't think I will be selected. You may surprise yourself."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA has changed my life for the better... no, the best. I can see the change in myself and now, even though I do not meet my crilates as often, I know that they will always be there for me whenever I need encouragement, help, or simply someone to talk to. The most important thing I learned from CRILA was self-awareness and awareness of others, and this has helped me in countless areas of my life. The knowledge you learn from CRILA is unlike what you would learn in a classroom. In a classroom, you would learn something and probably forget it after a week or so. In CRILA, every single part of your learning process sticks with you forever. CRILA is a real life-changing experience."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA 8 was a life changing and life saving experience. The mountains helped me to find myself and figure out the path i want to be on. The staff and classmates were amazing people who I built life long friendships with. CRILA is an amazing opportunity for all students and it will change your life for the better."
- CRILA 8 Student
"High school is a time where everyone tells you that you need to do this or that so that you can prepare for some future life. Please do not forget life is now, you must enjoy it and embrace it. CRILA is a program that exemplifies this goal. While it will give you valuable skills that will serve you later in life, it should also be an important part of your everyday life today. So enjoy it, and don't waste this opportunity. If you are willing to put yourself out there and not be afraid to try new things, you will not be sorry, and I personally guarantee that you will find CRILA to be a life changing experience. I know that I will look fondly back on this period of my life, and I will try to embody its values in both my present and my future. Good luck."
- CRILA 8 Student
"CRILA was life changing for me. By the end of the year long journey, I have become a new person with a genuine understanding of how to positively interact with people and the confidence to carry myself well in any situation I face."
- CRILA 8 Student
I just wanted to thank you for the great trip to Colorado, I enjoyed every aspect. The views were some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen and I made some of the best friends I have ever had. All of the CRILA and Outward Bound staff were awesome and made everything the best they could possibly be, thank you. I hope you have a great summer and I am already thinking about September and the community service project to come. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!
- Past Student
I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this experience as amazing as it was. I truly have made so many new friends and have grown so much as a person in just the week that we were gone. I have gained a newfound confidence and outlook in my life and so far, it has been making me happier and more appreciative of everything. So thank you for being a part of this incredible experience and making it possible for me to have such a great time. I really cannot thank you enough for this!
- Past Student
Tomorrow is the day that I leave for college and I would like to just take a moment to thank you and the CRILA staff for the incredible experiences we had together in this past year.
- Past Student