Wow! I can't believe today was the penultimate day at Shad Valley
(and one of the last days together before our parents arrive)! Time has sped
by, and it feels as though I've only just arrived.
Today started off as usual - breakfast. Today's was more
enjoyable than yesterday's because everyone had finished stressing out about
our projects.
Pod groups then “debriefed”. Mine started with a birthday
hug for our Program Assistant James!!!! We then sat to discuss our feelings and
what we'd learned. I'm so proud of us for our group dynamics, and for working
hard on an extremely difficult task (and winning Best Prototype)! Neil
suggested we each take a turn addressing each other member. This discussion was
so heartfelt, and our group dynamics are something I will always treasure - I
was really lucky to be grouped with my pod. I love them to Mars and back!
Next
it was lunch, some presentations, rec, dinner, choir practice and preparation
of display boards for Open Day.
As crazy as Shad Valley has been, I've loved it and all of
my new friends - but I'm actively looking forward to eating some real food. :)
Jessie Hallett, Shad
Valley McMaster 2012
You can discover what students experience day-to-day in their own words by following our Shad Valley daily student blog. From July 2 to July 27, participants from our 10 university campuses across Canada share how the program unfolds. The blog offers a unique look into the inspiring nature of the program and the activities that take place throughout the month.
