Student Feedback
Here are some of the things students are saying about Amnion's classroom presentations:
“You told us your stories without preaching or condescension. It was just the truth; and that is something that a group of 15-year-olds often doesn’t receive. That you for your honesty and for opening our eyes to the choice we have. We knew we had a choice, but we never thought about it.”
“This has been the best presentation in this health course all year. I think it’s important for girls to feel like and be told that they are beautiful and having someone explain the beauty in us, can truly make us believe.”
“Thanks so much for your talk, it really changed my views on things. I’ve been in a relationship for six months and I realized that we don’t need sex to be happy.”
“As an African-American male I think it is better to live life knowing the truth…I never thought about it that way and it has changed my whole outlook on sex… I have made a 180 because of my experience and especially because of you guys. Knowing that one day I will exchange vows with someone I love, I’d rather start building a strong foundation now.”
“Your honesty is needed more in this world.”
“I learned a lot from you. My parents will be happy to know what you taught me. Now I know what to do.”
“Everything they said was true.”
“The way you related sex to things that kids were familiar with was effective.”
“I think it is a great thing you do because you don’t just do your job for money but you do your job to tell the truth…you made me realize what the true meaning of love is. I thought I was in love a few times but now I realize that it was just a little crush.”
“I was greatly inspired…you most certainly rearranged my perspective on the topic you taught.”
“I loved the presentation. I learned sex does not make you beautiful. It comes from within.”
“When a teacher talks to us about sex I don’t learn anything. When I was listening to you, I learned a lot because all of you are actually people whose lives have been affected by sex. Thank you for what you do and for challenging people’s lives.”
“If I could make one change to this curriculum, I would make the program longer than three days.”
“This lecture made more sense to me than anyone that has ever come to talk to me. I was so glad that you shared your personal stories with us because not a lot of people do that. It really helped me out.”
“I just hope that you guys continue doing what you’re doing because it really affected me in ways I never thought possible.”
“This program lets us see the real world, not things that are on television or what the stereotypes are saying. You guys are helping me to look at things differently…and to see even more that I am worth more than what people say or think about me or what the stereotypes are showing of our culture…I don’t need to have sex to feel loved.”
“I like this presentation about sex because it is showing us the real world and not the fantasy world we live in. My mom told me stuff about sex but I took it lightly. Now I know it’s not just talk, and I have to get out of this fantasy world and take a step into the real world.”
“There was no beating-round-the bush. You didn’t recite a whole list of STDs and hand out condoms and say don’t have sex. You told us the raw but much needed truth.”
“I just really want to thank you. I truly am a new person now. I wouldn’t have this new-found confidence if it weren’t for you. I will never forget what you told me.”
“You have single-handedly had a huge impact in my life. I am constantly thinking of what you have told us.”
“The presentation made me realize a woman and a man’s worth and that there are guys out there who want more than just the physical aspect of a relationship.”
“All I ever saw were people having kids out of wedlock and I didn’t think it was a big deal because it’s what I grew up with and what I’m used to. I don’t want to make the same mistakes…”
“I was good to have a real person’s perspective instead of just ‘sex is bad’.”
“I hadn’t even considered ‘waiting’ before but your talk really made sense to me and made me start to think about it.”
“I know from listening to some of my friends that your story has helped them. It also helped me to think about my own self worth.”
“You helped me realize that my whole life now is practically surrounded with boys and how I don’t even really hang out with my family.”
“Thanks for making me feel beautiful!”
“The way you presented not only reinforced what I had decided for myself, but it increased my self-esteem tremendously.”
“I have been through so much in my life that all of you made me realize that I can get through… I also just moved to the area… Now I know that I can change my life around.”
“I enjoyed the presentation because it was interactive and I felt like I was involved, not like I was in a lecture.”
“I had previously decided to save my virginity and practice abstinence... Your personal experiences and talk gave me an even deeper understanding of what I am holding on to and saving, and made me appreciate what I still retained so much more.”
“The program was extremely informative, and changed my perspective on a lot of things. My friends and I spent all weekend talking non-stop about your presentation and the ways it affected us.”
“Instead of following today's culture, I am going to keep what you all said in mind.
I hope to bring a few of my friends to one of your meeting on day.”
“My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 6 months and were sexually active. Since the speakers were here, we had a talk and decided to wait until we're married to have sex again.”
“The speakers from Amnion really changed my whole perspective and I do believe it's changed my life."
“You changed my viewpoint in the way I look at girls.”
“Their message was pretty powerful, especially to know that there are still young people out there that appreciate the meaning of sex. It was inspirational.”
“I especially liked how the speakers shared with us their personal experiences, something most other people would not do.”
“It was interesting to hear about love from a guys perspective."
“They seemed like normal people, not ‘abstinence activists.’”
“This presentation was very inspirational for me and made me really think of the standards that society places on us as teenagers.”
“Though I know there are going to be many temptations in the future, this presentation will help me think before I act.”
“I wish there were more people that were able to tell their story to inform teenagers so they would not be confused and make the wrong decisions.”
“I like how they get everyone involved, meaning the guys’ side and the girls’ side of the stories.”
“I never realized that what I do during the early part of my life can affect me later.”
“The four different people, all with four different stories, were amazing… to think, they could all be so different, yet so much alike.”
“Sex is a powerful thing; I believe it can change a person's life, and I didn't realize how powerful it was until I heard all the different stories and how they all came together in some way.”
“I realize how much the decisions I make now will affect my relationship when I am older.”