What RBI is to me

To us RBI is a place to connect with people who have similar interests as we do. Through RBI we have made many long lasting friendships. Here we have also experienced many things we might not have experienced anywhere else. Some of the great experiences that we had were going to camp, doing community service, programming, and working readiness. While in RBI we were able to go to camp and do group bonding activities like high ropes courses and fun stuff like rock climbing. We were also part of a program in the summer called Care and Connect. We worked on beautifying the community through several different activities and also read books and colored with kids who were in the hospital. This summer we also ran activities for younger kids and learned a lot about being mentors.
In programming we are able to do many different things like internet magazine and spoken word to name a few. We also learned about what you need to be able to get a job. Everyone in RBI who is in the high school program knows how to write a resume and cover letter. We also know how to interview and answer the really tough questions asked by employers.
The staff and people here are like our second family. They are caring and always there when you need someone to support you. It means a lot to know we can come to a place where everyone welcomes you with open arms.

Dzifa Avalime and Amanda Pacheco