Dear Ms. Svitek,

Thank you for allowing me to go on this breathtaking experience. While on this trip, I really learned a lot about myself and my environment. I also learned what my comfort zone was and how to stretch it even if that means being uncomfortable. The four things that made possible were the four pillars of Outward Bound. Physical Fitness and Self-Reliance were not really a problem for me, but Compassion and Craftsmanship were another story. I learned how to be crafty in many different ways then ever before. Another important thing I learned, was that I could make thirteen people I never meant before my family for twenty one days and not fight with them once. The trip has had an everlasting impact on me that will never go away. I do not think I will be able to forget all the wonderful things that happened in those short twenty one days. I learned how to care for myself for two days all by my lonesome on the solo. Overall, I think the trip was great. I would definitely go on it again if I had the chance in a heartbeat. I want to thank you one more time for allowing me to participate in this activity and I wish for the best.

Sincerely Yours,

Matthew Miranda