On the 31 August 2015 we arrived at The Okkie Jooste Cultural Center. We were welcomed by bad weather and a strict schedule. Upon arrival we were asked to unload the bus and were given five minutes to settle into our dorms. For the duration of the camp I shared a room with seven females. At first our contradicting personalities often made 'living together' impossible, but as the hours passed we adjusted and learnt to accept and respect each others opinions. Each day was filled with long hours and strenuous activities, but we managed to make the most it. The few hours that we were given to rest was often stressful as my roommates and I had a thief in our midst. For the duration of the camp, a new item went missing each day. At first it was a teaspoon and with each day the thief progressed and the items that went missing increased in value. Before we could sleep we had to search each others bags and pillow cases, but in the end the Teaspoon Thief was caught. Kitchen duty was often difficult as everyone has different ways of completing tasks. I spent countless hours cleaning chicken and cleaning surfaces. OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER IS REAL!!!!
As a Biodiversity and Conservation Biology student, the camp assisted me in gaining clarity on the various career paths available. I learnt that I have a particular interest in Agricultural research and I hope to pursue a career in this field.
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| Figure 1: The dorms at The Okkie Jooste Cultural Center |
This camp was a learning experience which you seemed to have enjoyed even through the harsh living environment that was displayed.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lot of fun in the house of "thieves".
ReplyDeleteYou really enjoyed yourself besides the fact that you had a thief in your midst.
ReplyDeleteAlthough a strict schedule had to be followed, it sounds like you had a lot of fun with the "teaspoon thieves" and also learned a lot on the camp.
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