STEAM Box in their own Words
Here’s What the STEAM Box youth have to say:
It’s not everyday that you come to a program and one day you’re talking about Anime, and the next day you’re designing an arcade cabinet. It’s so different from anything I’ve experienced in High School. -Chris, Alumni, Alvarez High School
I was very moved by Japan, I loved the way things were over there, then again it could have just been because I had a little more freedom. I really do see myself going back, and experiencing everything again. And of course I’m thankful because you made this whole experience happen, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity I was given. I really hope to travel back to Japan, and start something new. -Nicole, 10th Grade Alvarez High School
STEAM Box is awesome. I love STEAM Box so much, it’s so fun. It’s not Roberto’s program, it’s our program. -Manami, Alumni, Alvarez High School
Japan was the best thing that's ever happened to me in my whole life so far! Being there made me realize that I needed to be more motivated to do the things I love and see new and exciting things on this Earth. After coming back to the U.S. I'm determined to do and change for the better and work hard so I can be able to see more of Japan in the future to learn and experience the beauty of their rich culture. -Luis, 11th Grade Alvarez High School
My experience at STEAM Box made me feel like I can actually build something. Stuff doesn't break in my hands. -Carolina, Alumni, Alvarez High School
It changed my way of thinking. Waking up every morning just not motivated to do anything and just seeing how life is depressing and sad but since I went on this trip, it made me think that life isn't always depressing and there’s more to living than just working, stress and depression. I felt as I knew everything already in life that I just wanted it to end. This trip made me have a little more light in my life than before. I'm grateful that I was able to go on an amazing trip and see the other side of the world. Thank you Roberto! -RJ, 11th Grade Alvarez High School
It’s not everyday that you come to a program and one day you’re talking about Anime, and the next day you’re designing an arcade cabinet. It’s so different from anything I’ve experienced in High School. -Chris, Alumni, Alvarez High School
I was very moved by Japan, I loved the way things were over there, then again it could have just been because I had a little more freedom. I really do see myself going back, and experiencing everything again. And of course I’m thankful because you made this whole experience happen, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity I was given. I really hope to travel back to Japan, and start something new. -Nicole, 10th Grade Alvarez High School
STEAM Box is awesome. I love STEAM Box so much, it’s so fun. It’s not Roberto’s program, it’s our program. -Manami, Alumni, Alvarez High School
Japan was the best thing that's ever happened to me in my whole life so far! Being there made me realize that I needed to be more motivated to do the things I love and see new and exciting things on this Earth. After coming back to the U.S. I'm determined to do and change for the better and work hard so I can be able to see more of Japan in the future to learn and experience the beauty of their rich culture. -Luis, 11th Grade Alvarez High School
My experience at STEAM Box made me feel like I can actually build something. Stuff doesn't break in my hands. -Carolina, Alumni, Alvarez High School
It changed my way of thinking. Waking up every morning just not motivated to do anything and just seeing how life is depressing and sad but since I went on this trip, it made me think that life isn't always depressing and there’s more to living than just working, stress and depression. I felt as I knew everything already in life that I just wanted it to end. This trip made me have a little more light in my life than before. I'm grateful that I was able to go on an amazing trip and see the other side of the world. Thank you Roberto! -RJ, 11th Grade Alvarez High School