„I have come to terms with who I am and I couldn’t be happier. I am glad I finally managed to take life on and actually do things where I would usually just be lurking in the background. I feel as if there is so much to explore and experience in this lifetime and can’t wait to pursue this Quest of LIFE!“
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Leopold, Germany
„I think my time at Quest gave me physical and mental strength, along with the experience, to not jump over that line recklessly. But also taught me to not stay way below it, so I would miss opportunities.
In summary, my time at Quest Africa has been transformative, both personally and professionally. Embracing new challenges, stepping out of my comfort zone, and developing mental and physical strength have been crucial learnings for my future. The journey has taught me the value of risk-taking, mental endurance, and teamwork, while also refining my sense of tidiness and extreme ownership.“
Anu, UK
„Never in my life have I felt so close to so many people at once. I am used to finding friends in different friendship groups and buzzing between them, sort of aware of my solitude, but Quest really gave me a family of friends that I feel I have a true place within; where I am valued and understood and accepted.
Quest has shown me what kind of community I want to create wherever I go, where people say hello with a smile, regardless of how they are feeling.
Only after I did bricklaying did I notice all the brick structures around me and appreciate the efforts made for us to be living here. Only after I got involved in plumbing did I realise how easy it was to fix our tent’s pipes, and that I could be more self-reliant. Only after we created electrical circuits did I realise how superficial and useless my knowledge of electricity was from school.
I am also loving the sensory experiences I am exposed to. Like reconnecting with nature, like a kid. Walking around barefoot and climbing trees. Feeling the warm sand, wet grass, ocean, thorns scratching my body, sunlight. The feeling of my body after exercise and yoga. The way food genuinely tastes different when you eat with your hands. It’s all just so amazing to feel.“
Menette, RSA
„I recognise just how much I’ve grown and changed in these last few months. Coming from a sheltered environment, my time at Quest has allowed me to change my mindset, regain my trust in others, and mature on many levels. Quest has been instrumental in helping me discover my purpose, providing direction in my life, and easing my feelings of being adrift and alone. The skills and experiences I have gained here will stay with me for a lifetime. Although I know my journey is nowhere near the end, my experience here has given me a head start in life.“
Dan, RSA
„In conclusion, I have grown massively throughout my experience at quest, not only by improving my athleticism but more importantly by improving my ways of thinking, my introspection and by better understanding my own core values and the values that sculpt a better version of me. I realize that my journey of self-discipline has not ended but only just begun, I have learned to walk and now I must learn to run.“
Harry
„I’ve had experiences which I never thought I’d ever be able to have, I’ve pushed my mind and body further than I ever have before, and I’ve received 31 brothers who I will know for the rest of my life.“
Carrie, UK
„Personally I can’t see Quest ending because it has moulded me into the person I am right now and when I go back home, I will be the product of Quest and in that sense it never ends. Quest has been an incredibly influential force in my life and even though I don’t feel it now, I have progressed and grown so much and I almost can’t wait to come back home just to truly see the difference in myself.“
Gesa, Germany
„I learned to take responsibility for my actions, focus on small habits, and appreciate life without material comforts. I’ve grown in my ability to take advice, stay disciplined in the face of discomfort, and balance my personal goals with healthy boundaries.“
Lane-Hans, Canada
„On my journey to achieve here at Quest, I have fallen, made mistakes, been immature, but I have never stayed down. I pride myself in shaking it off and working EVEN HARDER to make up for those mistakes, and some.“
Robert, Germany
„Quest taught me as a person to be exactly what I am but even more. I got time to reflect and to think on what I want to do and to be more confident in myself and my decision making….
Optimistic thinking and showing appreciation to simpler things has really made my day here at Quest plenty of times.
Throughout the last (almost) 7 months I probably did more than I have ever done in that time span before. Quest gave me so many opportunities to try out things and gain experiences. And with each of them, I grew and gained knowledge.
Whenever I need motivation for things I do, I can look back on the great stuff I have accomplished so far and use that as power source to do more great things. Also, simple capabilities like all the building skills, knowing how to fix my bike when it breaks down, navigating with a GPS, and knowing a lot more about myself are examples of things I know now, that make me feel like I am a big step ahead of the pre-Quest-Robert.
Graduating from Quest is not the end of my journey to grow and better myself. I rather see it as a solid base and a motivation to keep developing myself, also in completely different areas and to always strive for more.“