Barbara Walters (now adult) daughter has spoken quite openly about how helpful it was for her.
Evidently she went through a rebellious period and got involved with drugs and such. This experience enabled her to get in touch with herself and do some thinking about what direction she wanted her life to take.
That is the basic goal of most of these programs. To get young people out of their familiar (and unhealthy) habit patterns.
Another thing they’re designed to accomplish is to put them in situations to challenge them and allow them to use skills and survive in ways they never thought possible. It’s a confidence builder for many.
It was so helpful to her that she made it her life’s work. She runs wilderness treks for troubled girls up in Maine.
Hopefully this will help you to reevaluate your previous choices and head in a healthier more positive direction in you life.
The results of this experience will be what you choose to make it. Try to keep in mind that this has the potential to be a very positive thing for you. Use this to grow instead of resisting.