RYLA is a place to make memories, meet new people and work with others but most importantly a safe environment to find yourself. We asked some conferees about their experiences at RYLA. The conferees expressed their personal opinions on how RYLA inspired growth:
"RYLA taught me that it is okay to feel comfortable by feeling uncomfortable. I would not describe myself as an introvert or a shy person but I like feeling comfortable and RYLA has helped me realize that being comfortable is okay too. RYLA has taught me a lot of things that I will carry with me throughout life but this is the most striking."
"RYLA has been one of the best five days of my life. I have made so many new friends and have gotten to know who I am."
"I have learned to be confident, and not be afraid of talking to people and be yourself. My experience was definitely one I will remember forever!"
"I got to know myself better and I realized things about myself that I did not know before."
"I really enjoyed all of the dances because you got to meet a bunch of new people without it being so uncomfortable. Like you were kind of forced out of your comfort zone when square dancing and you had to get to know new people a lot closer. It was great to be given that extra little push to get things started. I loved how dancing made people closer."
"Very fun! I met a lot of cool people that I typically wouldn't spend time with. Being able to work in a group that can function together is great!"
"RYLA taught me that it is okay to feel comfortable by feeling uncomfortable. I would not describe myself as an introvert or a shy person but I like feeling comfortable and RYLA has helped me realize that being comfortable is okay too. RYLA has taught me a lot of things that I will carry with me throughout life but this is the most striking."
"RYLA has been one of the best five days of my life. I have made so many new friends and have gotten to know who I am."
"I have learned to be confident, and not be afraid of talking to people and be yourself. My experience was definitely one I will remember forever!"
"I got to know myself better and I realized things about myself that I did not know before."
"I really enjoyed all of the dances because you got to meet a bunch of new people without it being so uncomfortable. Like you were kind of forced out of your comfort zone when square dancing and you had to get to know new people a lot closer. It was great to be given that extra little push to get things started. I loved how dancing made people closer."
"Very fun! I met a lot of cool people that I typically wouldn't spend time with. Being able to work in a group that can function together is great!"