taking flight
I think it was quite fitting for our final hoorah to have taken place in the middle of the mountains — it was refreshing, we got to spend time together by just talking and sharing stories as we’re all struggling to hike up the seemingly endless route. It was also very fitting for it to come crashing down on us — literally, we got caught in the middle of a hailstorm right as we finally made it up there. And then, of course, the very seemingly-scripted team-building activity took place for us to help each other finally make it back down in one piece. Kind of like how we would rush and struggle to complete our PWs, and help each other get through difficult tasks and the different exercises and problem-solving activities.
It was a much-needed break from our typical routines of university, submitting an endless amount of job applications, and crashing through the online courses. Instead of us worrying about having more tasks to complete, we were worrying about our lives and whether we’d make it down in one piece or not, haha.
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I will definitely be keeping in-touch with my Amal family and supporting them where ever I can. Most of us have already added each other on socials like Instagram and LinkedIn, but we do plan on meeting every-so-often. And of course, we are only a call away.
I am struggling to come up with words, but what I can say is that this experience turned out to be more than just a career-building fellowship, and I truly had the honor to meet so many amazing people and learn so many things just from them alone. I feel more confident when I walk into a room of professionals — no more imposter syndrome! I am just as much an individual with a good set of skills to offer, knowledge to give, and a personality to let loose. And of course — I got a killer resume now! Watch out!!!
All in all — thank you, Amal. And thank you to my facilitators and fellows. You guys rock, and I’ll be seeing you all again soon!
