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Today my college was graced by the presence of a trio of failed businesspeople calling themselves “Develop”. They were brought in to show us how to function as a group, because apparently we will get nowhere in life without having “I built a bamboo structure AS A TEAM” on my CV. The morning started at a dreary 8.30 where we were separated into groups of 6 and given an ‘icebreaking’ activity; which consisted of trying to build a balloon structure that would stand alone and had to be over 1.5 meters tall. This failed to break the ice, as the ice had been broken between all the members of the group several years earlier, as we all happened to know each other well. However me indulged in this rather random activity, but it didn’t go too well. It collapsed, we failed.
Next on the oh-so fun agenda was making origami dominoes and trying to line them up and knock down as many successive dominoes as possible. Two members of the group could manage to fold the paper correctly so we left them to it whilst the rest of us chatted irrelevantly. Group dynamics indeed.
Then they made us learn a dance routine, dear God, a DANCE ROUTINE! How the hell does this play a part in my immediate future? In fact, does it play a part in my future at all? Absolutely not. I never plan on joining a dance class, being in a boy band or conscripting to the Navy.
Next on the wonderful list of things they had planned for us, they made us build bamboo structures with nothing but string… and bamboo of course and balance guttering on them to guide a ball through 4 points marked on the floor. To be honest this was rather enjoyable and was a bit like a life-size mousetrap game, though it still sucked because I said so. Our group won because I rocked at it.
Finally came the best bit of it all, doing little group plays. Oh how I gallantly leapt with glee! We had to stand and make fools of ourselves in front of about 150 people for 5 minutes; if anything this distanced us from the group and made our motivation and self worth decline, more than encourage us to bond as a group. Thus provide you can teach academics but confidence and natural acting ability aren’t teachable things.
Our group came second overall, they gave us a bag of sweets, WOW KEWL. I feel as if I have totally wasted a day; the highlight truly being playing football at dinner.
It did remind me of The office episode where they have a group thing and, of course, nobody gained anything from it. Is tying bamboo together a life skill? No. Is a co-ordinated dance routine going to get me a top job? Unless I want to be a dancer, no! The point of the day was truly missed I believe, though I am sure I can salvage something from it to put on my personal statement.
In other news I had a good time at Alton Towers yesterday and managed to get on all the big rides, thanks to everyone for your recommendations and advice.
I also found out yesterday evening my uncle died; which saddened me a great deal.
I conclusion I am also clinically depressed. Hurrah.
Next on the oh-so fun agenda was making origami dominoes and trying to line them up and knock down as many successive dominoes as possible. Two members of the group could manage to fold the paper correctly so we left them to it whilst the rest of us chatted irrelevantly. Group dynamics indeed.
Then they made us learn a dance routine, dear God, a DANCE ROUTINE! How the hell does this play a part in my immediate future? In fact, does it play a part in my future at all? Absolutely not. I never plan on joining a dance class, being in a boy band or conscripting to the Navy.
Next on the wonderful list of things they had planned for us, they made us build bamboo structures with nothing but string… and bamboo of course and balance guttering on them to guide a ball through 4 points marked on the floor. To be honest this was rather enjoyable and was a bit like a life-size mousetrap game, though it still sucked because I said so. Our group won because I rocked at it.
Finally came the best bit of it all, doing little group plays. Oh how I gallantly leapt with glee! We had to stand and make fools of ourselves in front of about 150 people for 5 minutes; if anything this distanced us from the group and made our motivation and self worth decline, more than encourage us to bond as a group. Thus provide you can teach academics but confidence and natural acting ability aren’t teachable things.
Our group came second overall, they gave us a bag of sweets, WOW KEWL. I feel as if I have totally wasted a day; the highlight truly being playing football at dinner.
It did remind me of The office episode where they have a group thing and, of course, nobody gained anything from it. Is tying bamboo together a life skill? No. Is a co-ordinated dance routine going to get me a top job? Unless I want to be a dancer, no! The point of the day was truly missed I believe, though I am sure I can salvage something from it to put on my personal statement.
In other news I had a good time at Alton Towers yesterday and managed to get on all the big rides, thanks to everyone for your recommendations and advice.
I also found out yesterday evening my uncle died; which saddened me a great deal.
I conclusion I am also clinically depressed. Hurrah.
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I'll sort one out for you.
I need a crown Paradox.
Paradox: wrote:
> Cyclone wrote:
> So you can do the entire A2 course?!
>
> Yeah maybe its so we can fit it in with time to recap at the end,
> though not all colleges are doing it.
Yup we're doing the same, tho i'm not doing much in Physics, since i plan to drop it when i get my results... tho' i'm not so sure how my physics teachers will react since they've predicted me an A :S
> Cyclone wrote:
> So you can do the entire A2 course?!
>
> Yeah maybe its so we can fit it in with time to recap at the end,
> though not all colleges are doing it.
Yup we're doing the same, tho i'm not doing much in Physics, since i plan to drop it when i get my results... tho' i'm not so sure how my physics teachers will react since they've predicted me an A :S
Cyclone wrote:
> No, that IS the reason.
Sorry king cool.
> No, that IS the reason.
Sorry king cool.
Paradox: wrote:
> Azul wrote:
> And what kind of name is "Develop" anyway?
> Prfffft.
>
> I beleive it is linked to the teamwork skills that we didnt 'develop'
Yes, but that's rubbish. You don't get football teams calling themselves "Team" or "Football".
It sounds like some poor rubbish "kick ass" team thing in Pokemon or some rubbish animé or something.
> Azul wrote:
> And what kind of name is "Develop" anyway?
> Prfffft.
>
> I beleive it is linked to the teamwork skills that we didnt 'develop'
Yes, but that's rubbish. You don't get football teams calling themselves "Team" or "Football".
It sounds like some poor rubbish "kick ass" team thing in Pokemon or some rubbish animé or something.
No, that IS the reason.
Cyclone wrote:
> So you can do the entire A2 course?!
Yeah maybe its so we can fit it in with time to recap at the end, though not all colleges are doing it.
> So you can do the entire A2 course?!
Yeah maybe its so we can fit it in with time to recap at the end, though not all colleges are doing it.
Azul wrote:
> And what kind of name is "Develop" anyway?
> Prfffft.
I beleive it is linked to the teamwork skills that we didnt 'develop'
> And what kind of name is "Develop" anyway?
> Prfffft.
I beleive it is linked to the teamwork skills that we didnt 'develop'
So you can do the entire A2 course?!
Memorandum! wrote:
> Why are you still at college at this time of the year?
Starting the A2 course for 3 weeks before summer; for what reason I am totally unsure.
> Why are you still at college at this time of the year?
Starting the A2 course for 3 weeks before summer; for what reason I am totally unsure.
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