Testimonials
“It has been quite liberating to not worry so much about my phone, many times I leave it in my room when I go out. It was uncomfortable at first, especially when walking to class or standing alone since I did not have something to preoccupy myself with and instead had to simply stand. However, this has forced me to grow more comfortable with myself in social settings and be more aware of what is happening around me…So far it has been an incredible experience and I am thankful to be part of it. I am excited and eager to see how much more I will grow during this time.”
Christina
“This past week alone I've met two people who were interested in becoming unplugged and I gave them a tour of my phone. People will see how simplified the screen is and ask what type of phone I have and many are amazed that there are non-flip phone options for a dumb phone.”
Grace
“This semester, having nothing on my phone has done so many good things for me. My screen time has gone down from 7 hours per day to 45 minutes. The semester is over, and I feel a noticeable change. I will be continuing next semester.”
Eddie
“My new phone has given me my life back and has made it possible for me to make new friends. People are so different behind a screen, and it is nice to take a step back and look at the world through real eyes and not the internet.”
Hollieann
“To be honest, I applied for this scholarship because it sounded like a good challenge with an amazing reward! Though the initial thought was somewhat selfish, I could not be happier with how it has been going. The absence of social media taking over my life has definitely been the biggest plus so far. I don't wake up and immediately check my Snapchat, or Instagram to see what society's opinion of my new post was. I also have noticed far better study habits, attention span, and an overall increase in my quality of life.”
Kolbe
“Since day one of ditching my smartphone and switching to the Light Phone…I love living in the present moment and not having a smartphone has allowed me to dive even deeper into the freedom of life.”
David
“Since high school, I have noticed the crippling social effects of Smartphones. And I am just as much a product of this as my fellow students! Breaking free from my comfort of having a phone has made me grow and learn to be comfortable with just being…One thing that taking a step back from my phone has taught me is that, so much of life is just not about you. I've learned to lift my line of focus, leaving behind the constant consumption of my entertainment, text threads, and pictures. These are not bad things, but putting down my phone brings my eyes and heart to encounter the people and unique experiences before me. It creates a space for intentionality, engagement, and living; you will never get back the times you spend laughing so hard you can't breathe, or taking a second to say hi to a friend. Getting off your phone is getting out of yourself! Life is beautiful - don't let it pass you by.”
Mary
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