Venture [Utah Clemente Course] impacted my life in a wonderful way. I was facing many trials and tribulations that were very difficult. Right after I started school, I found out that one of my children were addicted to heroin. I was also dealing with my husband being uncomfortable with my pursuing my interests. Now, my child is clean and sober, and my husband has learned how to support me in going to school and furthering my education. If it had not been for my involvement in the Venture program, I am not sure where I would be today. Going through the Venture program helped me to make decisions that will change my future. I have the confidence now to further my education. I have become more aware of what is going on around me and even though politics leave a bad taste in my mouth, I am trying to learn and understand the issues, propositions etc., more than I did before. I have always had a drive to learn. Now that feeling is intensified. I feel ready to be able to pursue my dream of going to school and accomplishing my goal of becoming a degreed person in the future.