Insight from past participants on the value of SIMSOC:

• “SIMSOC throws you into real life.”
• “Provided real life situations and problems in a risk-free environment”
• “A very creative way to teach the dynamics of society.”
• “An excellent tool for focusing attention on community needs.”
• “The ability to make us all feel that we can be effective leaders in our community.”
• “Increase empathy for and understanding of different socioeconomic groups.”
• “Clearly represented the “complexity” of society and problems inherent in it.”
• “The freedom to be someone else was very revealing.”
• “Brought out group cohesion and showed feelings and fears of diverse groups.”
• “It’s so realistic of life!”
• “The setup and purpose of SIMSOC is very important and has a deep meaning. It caused me to look seriously at all aspects, disadvantages and advantages of a community, and how important each sector is.”