free write-visit to the utah state prison

the prison trip was defiantly one of the most interesting college experiences i have had so far. when we first got there we went to an area of the prison were they have programs for prisoners who want to better their current situations. they have programs you can get a GED, culinary arts degree or even have a job. these facilities were much cleaner and the prisoner wore collared shirts. at first we watched a movie explaining what the facility did, then a panel of about six prisoners came out to talk to us. we were given the opportunity to ask them any questions we wanted to. i asked about the jobs they were able to hold and how much they made. these prisoners had to work their way up to these programs not just anyone can make it and stay. they view this facility as an opportunity to change and don't take it lightly. it was interesting to see how much gratitude they showed toward this program given their current situation. they are sitting in prison and are still grateful for the opportunity to change and don't take it lightly. it was interesting to see how much gratitude they showed toward this program given their current situation. they are sitting in prison and are still grateful for the opportunity they have to learn and hold some responsibility.