Marc
Mullo

"This excellent opportunity to help further my education was definitely worth it, the staff and mentors are engaging and friendly. I learned more than I thought I would from these informative lectures and caring professors. You're never too old to still learn, and this program certainly accommodates anyone looking to express themselves and enhance their self-esteem. As a new graduate, I will look back fondly on these three months, and my time spent together with my classmates, and now even a few new acquaintances. Life is a journey, and this program will continue to help improve the lives of everyone that enrols in and completes it. My immense thanks go out to you all, and may your future endeavours help continue to define who you really are in an ever-changing world."

Darrell
Presenger

Humanities 101 has provided an outstanding opportunity for our Ontario Works participants. The experience of exposure to post secondary education was exciting for our participants. I am confident that there is value to the continuation of this program.

Nadine
*

I'm so proud of myself. My daughter needed help to get something for an assignment in high school, she's taking sociology class. I can do that. I can get some stuff. So I went in there all by myself to the library, found out what she needed, even asked for help at the desk, photocopied everything and brought it home. Then I found out that I photocopied the wrong stuff. It was an experience and it wasn't so bad. I can go in there. I've lived in Thunder Bay for 18 yrs and this is the first time I've ever been in the university.

Ava
*

To all professors of HUM101, I thank you for sharing your talents, time, wisdom and knowledge with all the students - no matter who they are, where they come from, and what they wanted from having you teach them. I just want you all to know that you helped me in attaining my goal in finishing a course and getting a Certificate of Completion. I am truly humbled by your willingness to go out of your way for everyone. Extra special thank you's go to Christina and all of the others who helped us achieve our goals. I love all of you!!

Dr. Doug
West

My experience with the students in Humanities 101 helped me to remember why I became a teacher. There is such delight in drawing people out of their often self-imposed shells and helping them to realize that the answers to the questions of learning lie within their own life experiences. I thank the class of 2006 for their heartfelt musings about the nature of community, politics, power and food security. In the end, they always teach me as much as they teach themselves.

Dawn
*

Humanities 101 opened a door in my life that I never even knew existed. Before taking this course, I never dreamed that I could ever pursue a post secondary school education or ever look forward to having a career. The different topics discussed in Humanities 101 took away my negative thoughts and fears about being in a classroom again after a twenty year absence. I really enjoyed the English class and this was the topic I had the most fear of and I did the worst at in school. The teacher was very friendly and made it enjoyable. I also enjoyed the Native Studies class. I have a much better understanding of the hurdles our native population have faced and continue to face. My favourite class was Psychology. I enjoyed this class so much in fact that I have chosen to pursue a career in the social work field. Without Humanities 101 I am sure that I would not be where I am today.

Serena
*

I always wanted to go to university, but in the last 5 years of my life, that dream slowly died, and I gave up on the thought of ever being able to pursue what seemed like such an impossible feat. However, when I was asked if I would like to participate, I decided to give it a shot; and I was so excited! Even though it was a non-credit course, I was going to university! Humanities 101 reignited the flame inside me and allowed university to become a reality once again for me.  I enjoyed all of the lectures, but especially Political Science and the Native studies lectures.

Humanities 101 gave me the motivation to finish high school and finally accomplish what I've always wanted. This year, I will be entering my first year of Political Science/Pre-law. I couldn't be happier. I would like to express my gratitude for all of the staff who took the time to make this program successful, and especially all of the students, who swallowed any fears they might have had and took that leap of faith into what was, for me, such an amazing experience.

Barb
Kucherka

This program has given students the opportunity to get a taste of university life when they so often feel that they're not capable of the work. Whether they ultimately pursue this path or not, the exposure to new ideas in a different context is exhilarating!

Bonnie
*

Humanities 101 is to George* (and likely to most of its students) the opening of a long locked door. For him to have this chance is important to him, and to our family. To say it compares in our lives to the moon landing and the quote 'One small step for man...one giant step for mankind' is not an overstatement because so many will eventually benefit from their further learning. If every student this year and in the future can benefit in terms of the miracle it has created in providing personal confidence and trust in the education system that you have provided to George*, you will be doing a great service to many families. Please thank the professors and mentors who gave of themselves and their time to assist people who never dreamed of having the endless possibilities you have provided them.

Cammileah
*

To be honest, when I first heard of Humanities 101, learning was not first on my list of priorities. I was thinking it would be a good "free" meal and I would not have to eat alone. I had just come out of a very long and abusive marriage and was not used to being out at night let alone being around so many strangers in a higher education setting. It was overwhelming, but Christina, Nadine and all the other professors made us feel so welcome that I found that, for at least some of the time I was in the classroom, I was able to focus on what was being taught instead of being in a constant struggle and feeling that horrible overwhelming feeling you get when you are trying to get your life back. I found myself looking forward to the lectures every week and it was such a great experience to get to go to the art gallery and have such a good night learning about art/history, making our own art and having a wonderful meal. I can't say enough about Humanities 101 and the people who are involved with it. They are so genuine and caring. When I was younger, I was not fortunate enough to have any teachers who had the passion the way these people do. I feel so blessed that I got to experience what true teachers are really about and I know that I will continue to keep my mind open to what this world has to offer.

Being involved in the course helped me realize that I am worthwhile. As hard as life is for me right now, I know that it will eventually get better. I feel myself starting to get out of "survival" mode and into the next phase of my life. I highly recommend this course to others and for those able to support it, know that it really does make a difference in people's lives.

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