Date :- 15 september to 17 september

Our three-day journey to Igatpuri from September 15 to September 17 was an immersive experience filled with treks, local activities, and engaging with the community. We returned not only physically tired but enriched with new perspectives and insights. On our stay there we visited a nearby village where we interacted with the locals, learning about their lifestyle, education, income, festivals, and food. We also visited a school in the village, played with the children there and painted walls. An afternoon was spent cleaning a dam, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.

LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth

This trip revealed new aspects of my character. I discovered my strength in empathy and compassion, particularly when interacting with the village children and locals. It was easy for me to understand and show care when talking about life challenges with the locals. However, I also realized my need for developing patience, especially during activities like basket weaving and trekking, which required a calm and steady approach.

LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills

The challenges we faced were both physical and mental. Trekking through rough terrain, engaging in local activities like basket weaving, and contributing to dam cleaning were all new experiences that developed our resilience and problem-solving skills. These activities were not just about learning new skills but also about understanding the significance of these tasks in the local context and their impacts.

LO5 – Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively

The success of our trip was largely due to our collaborative efforts. Whether it was during treks, local activities, or environmental conservation tasks, working together made the experience more manageable and enjoyable. We learned to rely on each other, share responsibilities, and support one another, strengthening our teamwork skills.

To conclude, I developed lots of skill. For instance communication I developed it when we visited the school where children studying used different language to communicate than us so it was a difficult task to talk to them however I was able to communicate to them. The second skill I developed was group working as when we had to plan activity for the children in school, we were divided into groups where we work together for planning and then executing those activity.