This marked my inaugural experience with the bal mela, yet I had frequently heard of its enjoyable nature. Children from various schools attend, and we engage them in activities, dances, and sports. Witnessing the smiles on their faces is truly gratifying. Participating in the bal mela this year brought me immense joy.

LO2 ( DEMONSTRATE THAT CHALLENGES HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN, DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS IN THE PROCESS)

This experience proved to be both enjoyable and challenging for me due to my unfamiliarity with the language spoken by the locals. I encountered significant difficulties, but fortunately, my companions were fluent speakers, providing invaluable support. Through their assistance and interactions with the local children, I managed to pick up some Gujarati, a skill that I anticipate will greatly benefit me in the future.

LO5 ( DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS AND RECOGNIZE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING COLLABORATIVELY )

As previously stated, my proficiency in communicating in Gujarati was limited, thus I relied on the assistance of my team members. However, I also encountered difficulties in effectively communicating with my teammates. Nevertheless, with time, I improved in this aspect, and having supportive teammates greatly facilitated my completion of the CAS experience.