I have just returned from the outward bound centre in Ullswater after completing the skills for life award.
I want to thank you very much for funding me to attend the course. It was the best 3 weeks of my life so far. I’ve made so many new amazing friends and participated in activities I would never have done if I didn’t do this course; like climbing Scarfell pike and Helvellyn. I even got to meet the Duke of Edinburgh and speak to him! I will definitely be keeping in contact with people on the course, I already have reunions planned for October.
I’ve also developed lots of new skills which I would be able to transfer into my future career. I’ve especially developed my leadership and teamwork, because on expedition we had to take it in turns to be the team leader to do the days navigation. All the activities we did required good teamwork and communication, so I think I’ve become very successful in these areas over the 3 weeks. On the 12 hour solo, I reflected upon what I had been doing and I really think the skills for life course has boosted my confidence, so much so I feel that going to university is something that I can do. Before, I was worried I couldn’t meet new people and be away from home, but going on outward bound has made me realise that I don’t get homesick and I love meeting new people!
Thank you ever so much again..
