I do think it is the best experience I have had, however, if anyone ever comes to me asking about the program... I won't sugar coat it but I won't scare them away either. Honestly, it is hard. It is also all circumstantial. How your experience goes depends on many things such as; your work location, coworkers, leaders, apartment complex, roommates, whether you have a car or not, etc.
It was very difficult not having a car. I am used to that luxury and freedom. When I was there I felt like I was either having people go out of their way to give me rides, or like I was being held down because of the bus system. I am grateful for the buses, but they need to improve their service. I don't think we should have to leave 2 hours before work to get there on time. And if you wanted to get groceries, you would have to go on your day off when you obviously want to go to the parks.
My coworkers and roommates made my experience worth while. I made life long friendships there. We bonded like no one would imagine. My roommates and I all went through major life event changes and being there for each other created a bond greater than friendship. The support they gave me when my grandma passed was appreciated and made things easier. I only hope they can say I did the same for them.
My coworkers who quickly became some of my closest friends are beautiful women who know how to have fun and keep an eye out for me. We were there for one another and always had fun, whether it was doing laundry, laying around sobbing to movies or running around the parks.
To sum it up: Do the program. But don't expect it to be easy. Meet as many people as possible, because you never know which one will come into your life and change it. Honestly, it's the people who make the program what it is, you just happen to be at the happiest place on earth.
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