After returning to the resort, we had lunch and were given some time to freshen up, only to return to the ground to participate in activities aiming at strategising, team building, developing trust, leadership, time management and motivation, all of which are indispensable qualities required to be a successful manager. It was not just all work and no play, we also had fun activities like crossing a Burma Bridge and Valley Climbing. What followed was an ice-breaking session wherein we were asked to make caricatures to describe each other. In the short breaks given to us, we explored the resort which was home to a plethora of animals and birds, the sight of the little Avibase and the pink dragonflies being the most captivating. We sang and danced and acted with lifted spirits in the cultural program wherein we showcased our talents as teams following which we had dinner and called it a day.
Waking up the following morning at 5 am, we were asked to assemble for another series of exercises post which we had a banner making competition to display our creative and innovative selves. The two-day affair ended with the declaration of the team who came up with the best banner which was presented to the director.
We had one of the most exhausting yet enthralling times of our lives which undeniably helped us overcome our apprehensions and prepared us for what is to follow next in the two-year roller coaster ride.
As they say, the hardest thing about any task is just getting started. And now that we have, the silver jubilee batch is getting steeled to make history!
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