Testimonials

Student Testimonials:

"The Get Real Game helped me think about and plan for the first few years after high school, and even next year in grade 12. I was pretty stressed. I'm still a little nervous, but now I'm ready to move on, and I'm excited." (11th-grade student)

"I hadn't thought much about all the gateways from high school. It was a good way to get a clear idea of our options and what is ahead of us. More subjects should be taught this way."
(11th-grade student)

"I learned that making good choices makes you feel good about yourself and gives you confidence that you will be able to manage transitions in real life." (11th-grade student)

"By taking on roles, we could experiment with choices without being embarrassed, feeling bad or really risking anything. This also made it fun, not just another course. Kids who don't get a chance to do this could make mistakes they'll regret." (12th-grade student)

"I learned a lot is going to happen in the first few years after I leave high school, and the decisions I make at each step will affect the rest of my life. I need to take my career choices seriously to build the life I dream of." (12th-grade student)
 
Counsellor Testimonials:

"The Get Real Game brings career and transition issues to centre stage in the school in a way no text, presentation or counselling session ever could. The key is allowing students to "experience" simulations of realistic scenarios in their post-high school years. It's fun and beneficial for all-not least the educators!" (high school career coordinator)

"The Get Real Game has subject teachers involved with the career concerns of their students like never before. Finally, I'm getting their help in dealing with the career planning needs of the 800 students for whom I'm responsible!" (counsellor)

"Our student population and teachers are buzzing about The Get Real Game! It gets students exploring their learning and career options, on their own time, talking with their parents, and using the resources in our career centre." (counsellor)

Teacher Testimonials:

"This is the best resource I have seen to help students explore their post-high school options and develop realistic plans they actually want to execute. Bravo!" (12th-grade teacher)

"I wasn't sure how to connect what I am teaching in the classroom to real world working scenarios when students ask me, 'What will I need this for?'. With The Get Real Game, my students are answering the question for themselves. I've never seen anything like it!" (11th-grade teacher)

"This program is the glue we've been missing. We've had one or more career courses for several years, and we have good career resources in print, video and computer formats. We even have access to new resources on the Internet. With The Get Real Game, all of these now hang together in new ways that make more sense to students and teachers." (12th-grade teacher)

"My students were challenged by and enjoyed The Get Real Game. It touched them in ways most classes aren't able to. They are now more committed to doing well in all their courses to be ready for a good transition from high school to the rest of their life."(12th-grade teacher)