Reflection : My Experience On A Outdoor Experience

Brief Summary In her editorial, ”Cellphone detoxing can improve your daily routine,” De Anza student Neesha Malik argues being phone-less could be amazing. Her main reasons are she stopped having to check in with her parents. She had the chance to observe the world. Her attention span improved. There is a whole world for her to experience. I agree with her, and I don't think people are too dependent on their cell phones because the cell phone is just a tool and the cell phone could be forgettable.

If there is a best part there must be a worse, and there was. First let me start with bear bags, in the wilderness there is a threat of bears so to avoid being mauled we would have to throw all of our smellable objects (basically everything) up onto a line strung high between 2 trees, the process was about 20 minutes long and a total drag. Next terrible thing was dishes, and that took forever. After all said and done it was time to cram into my tiny 2 man tent shared with andrew caplinger and pass out. The days went on with pretty much the same routine, walk, snack, outpost, walk some more, camp duties, sleep. It was around the 4th day that I really started to get sick of it all, our guide had left us so we were on our own which made everything a little harder. It was very rough on the body going to bed at 10-11 and waking up at the crack of dawn to go walk all day with a 60 pound pack on my back, but mama didn't raise no bitch so trudged on. Things got better when we made it to a camp where we would stay for 2 nights and only have to cook for 1, but the best thing about that camp was we saw the first girl we had seen in

Without the use of my phone I was unable to receive team emails and texts from my captains and coaches which was one of the biggest obstacles I was faced with. Therefore, I had to rely on my friend/teammate, Emily to tell me updates and important information. At one point I could tell she was getting annoyed with me, having to update me regularly. She even told me she subconsciously sent me a text message because she was used to the constant communication throughout the day. Disconnecting myself completely from media provided me with a new opinion and outlook on its powerful role in my own life and in the world.

The next year I was so excited to go back to camp and see all the friends I had made the previous year, and to make new ones. Fast forwarding

Write a brief reflection on the activity (no more than 3 pages). What did you learn about yourself and others? What implications might this have on your own classroom practice?

There are multiple explanations why I think camping is thrilling. First, I am provided exercise. Hiking is a wonderful way to stay active. Because of the countless health benefits, such as muscle development, increased endurance, and reduced body fat, it is enjoyable. The fresh air clears my mind, making any morning stroll pleasant. Swimming is a terrific option to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The variety of strokes, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly, brings joy and excitement. On July 15, 2015, my siblings, Cassidy and Ethan, and I swam in the crystal clear waters of Lake Fairfax. The water splashing was rejuvenating. In

I was the only camper in the entire camp; the busses from Chicago didn’t arrive until three in the afternoon. My counselors took me with them to the mess hall where all of these girls on staff were in their Uggs sweatpants and sweatshirts eating breakfast. It’s June, who wears ugg boots in the summer? After hours of sitting on my cold hard mattress on the top bunk, as I wasn’t allowed to unpack until the rest of my cabin arrived, there was an announcement, “Attention all campers and counselors RUN RUN RUN to the top of the hill the busses are almost here!!” I had never seen a more excited group of people in my entire life and I had no clue why. I get to the top of the hill where the counselors are singing at the top of their lungs “we welcome you to Chippewa were mighty glad you’re here” the girls started filing out of the three huge coach busses and tons of hugs were exchanged. There were tears of joy along with sad tears, many squeals and overall just an indescribable vibe. We all made our way to the center fire circle where cabins were announced. I was in the first cabin, the youngest cabin. I gathered with my soon to be best friends and walked back to my cabin. I was looking around, these girls had just spent 6 hours together on the bus and they know each other from home. Are they going to hate me? How do I make friends? These were

Can you imagine not having your phone for a day? A week? A month? Even a year?

The first day of a 10 day canoe trip was packing day. We would make sure we packed all of our clothes and make sure we have what we need and not to over pack because it would just get in the way. After Nimkii has gone through the bags and made sure that everyone has proper equipment we had lunch. After everyone was done eating lunch we went outside to unpack

Nine years ago, my parents dropped me off at overnight camp for the first time ever. Wow, nine years ago… that’s just hard to think about. Anyways, I do not remember much about that first summer, but it must have been fun because I came back the next summer, then again, and again, and again, and again, and, while, you get the point. I really liked it there. Back then, I would not have been able to explain what I loved about camp so much. I would have said something like “my great friends” or “all the sports we play,” but now I understand it means so much more than that. If I was to explain all the memories I made on that hillside throughout my seven year career as a camper, this essay would be well over 650 words, so I will refrain from doing so. Instead, I will talk about my transition from camper to counselor and how it helped me realize the importance of giving back.

The path leading back towards the campground was very narrow and very, very rocky. So much so that we were forced to park the cars in a small clearing and proceed on foot, about a mile down this path, to reach the campground. I quietly dreaded the idea of lugging all of our gear and supplies down this derelict mountain trail, but I did not voice my displeasure as this trip was something I had been looking forward to for a significant period of time now. As I hoisted my backpack onto my back and slung my large duffle bag over one shoulder, I thought of the hour I spent packing the day before, and secretly admonished myself for including those 2 extra flashlights, 5 extra pairs of socks, and 6 bottles of Gatorade in my list of "absolutely essential items" for the trip. I wished that I could just remove them from my bag and leave them in the trunk of the car, but as my father surely would have pointed out "it's better to have and not need, than to need and not have". God bless the old

This opportunity afforded me the ability to guide other students through the actual building process, as well as steer their experiences in community service and solidarity. It required me to take responsibility for each student’s experience and mold their trip, ensuring there was meaningful learning and reflection. I explained to my group how some students had become inspired temporarily; however, after a while, both interest and motivation waned. While the work we completed during our break was extremely important, it was the everyday actions once we were home that could make a lifetime of differences. Their commitment would be tested once they were back on campus and I tried to guide how they could stay true to the ideals and thoughts we developed while in Louisiana. My commitment to service may not have started with these service experiences, but they truly helped shape me as a person and provided me the opportunity to shape the experiences of

For my sophomore project I did a three week course that consisted of river rafting ninety miles down the Deschutes and backpacking the Three Sister’s wilderness. The first week was spent mostly on boats, rafting through the summer sun twelve miles a day with tarps supported by paddles to sleep under at night. As physically and mentally straining as was, it only got more difficult in the next two weeks. We moved to our starting point miles away from the Sisters Mountains. I spent the next fourteen days hiking long distances with a fifty pound backpack on, very limited food, and bleached water. The most impactful part of this trip was the forty-eight hour solo. Two days with no food or company is a very interesting experience that most people

At the end of Allison Graham's speech, she challenged the viewers to avoid the use of their cell phone for one hour a day. I attempted this challenged for four days and struggled the first and ended up picking up the phone in under ten minutes. The habit of using phones like they are your lifeline is something that needs to acknowledged for its negative impact on society. My second day of attempting this challenge went better especially once I realized that my whole life didn't revolve around my phone and the technology around me. I went a whole two hours without checking my phone and it felt great being able to complete activities without stopping to check my phone. Technology is a topic that is said to be an important part of a thriving

It is important to have good company in order to make the camping trip worthwhile and full of memory-making opportunities. It can also be great for those who prefer to have some peace and quiet time alone. This also gives us a moment to witness and experience nature first hand, and to take a break from all the distractions of the faster pace lifestyle. Camping is an opportunity to get away from the usual day to day routine and to get involved with something new and exciting.