Outdoor Exploration had an amazing few days together!
Their outdoor activities focused on leadership skills and self-discovery.
Working together through their various icebreakers and high/low ropes courses
our students created a very strong bond between one another. They were able to
push past their first impressions and break down the barriers they all had
around them to completely open up and learn to trust. This unique group of
young adults has found a sense of unity and respect for themselves and their
new community. While completing their various daily challenges they were forced
out of their comfort zones but were met with an overwhelming support system
from everyone in the group.
The time they all spent being unplugged from their
usual daily lives allowed them to really connect and realize how similar their
goals and fears were. Although there may have been times of uncertainty about
how to tackle a challenge set before them, our students were completely
prepared to work together to reach their goal. One specific activity, the night
Solo Hike really caught the attention of the outdoor explorers. As they
individually walked into complete darkness, single file and staggered in space,
they entered into an unknown space, alone. Afterwards they reflected that
although they were alone, they felt silently connected to one another, knowing
that there was a connection between them. By being able to stay unplugged and
focus on the tasks at hand, their ability to strike a connection between
themselves was powerful and everlasting. These students have discovered
themselves through one another, and will continue to do so throughout their
time at Hofstra. The greatest part about their time spent together was that
they all showed themselves as they truly are. They will make an everlasting
impression on their university, and bring about a positive change to their new
community.
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