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I went on a leadership retreat in college, just felt like an adult version of summer camp with team-building activities. Honestly, it was a good experience, pushed me to communicate better and gave me the opportunity to see several tasks through as a team. It gave me the skills I needed to deal with group work in college, which was something I needed since in high school I was the kind of person who would just do all of the work on a group project.
I was a girl scout until junior high, then in junior high and high school I was in the leadership of our church youth group. I planned weekly activities, phone called all of the girls to make sure they knew about each activity, planned larger dances and participated in various leadership councils. It was time-consuming and sometimes frustrating, but overall a wonderful experience. I have no fear of planning events now, and welcoming new people to a group comes naturally.
I've never done anything like model UN or student leadership. Too many big decisions.
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"Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq
"violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy
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