Today was the first rainy day in the past two weeks, but that did not stop the exciting activities and challenges that we face at Shad Valley on a regular basis. The morning started off with a lecture by Dan Eisenhardt, the CEO of Recon Instruments, an innovative technological company that is developing worldwide. He shared some of his expertise in the business industry in regards to giving pitches and marketing to consumers.
Following the lecture, we engaged in a group discussion to open up to one another and develop deeper relationships. I felt that taking the time to appreciate each other, apologize and talk about “the elephant in the room” brought us Shads even closer.
After an amazing meal at lunch (butter chicken!), we had more group activities and games. The afternoon ended with a relaxing swim at the pool, including a game of water polo. When night time arrived, it signalled one of the most stressful yet rewarding times of the day - house time. It sure is hectic to be in a group of like-minded and driven individuals and to cooperate with each and every one of them. At the end of the day, I’m so excited to work with amazing people, and to see our final product.
Jennifer Dong, Shad Valley UBC 2012
