Had an absolutely great time learning how I can be more sustainable and just how much stuff can be reused and repurposed! It was especially interesting just how many fake plants were at the thrift store—something very unexpected but shows just how almost everything we use/have can be recycled or repurposed compared to being thrown out. I will be more conscious in my efforts to produce less waste and buy secondhand much more often 
Author: caroline_parker
Hanging Rock!
We had a great time at Hanging Rock exploring the beauty and serenity of nature from an amazing view! As we hiked the very hilly trail, we took in the beautiful sight of trees with leaves on the ground, the blue and cloudless sky, and the natural landscape of the hills surrounding us. It felt great being disconnected from human interference and walking the trail to just recognize the simple beauty the world has to offer. In doing our part, we made sure to leave the trail better than we found it, picking up all trash we found along the way. As well, we pushed limits once we reached the actual rock, exploring more than just what the trail portrayed and finding so many cool caves and crevices in the massive rock formation. We climbed up boulders and shimmied between cracks all to reach the top—which was so worth it for the beautiful view. Pictures can’t capture fully just how great the experience was, but I’ll always remember the memories of our trip warmly.
We Escaped!
We spent the morning taking personality tests–the main one being the 16 personalities test that we focused on most. It was very interesting how each of us (except Jerry and Christian) had a different personality result but with some overlap. We each examined how our differences in problemsolving and analytical thinking would help strenghten us in the escape room for later, and how to best help each other succeed. I was the “turbulant mediator” personality, and it was especially interesting how half of our group was in the “diplomat” category (there are four categories with four personalities in each), but each a different one of the four personalities. Then, we went on to the escape room, which I definitely didn’t expect to be an actual tower. We took last minute pictures before going in and being locked in a speakeasy-themed room with an hour to escape. It was through our communication and different talents we each brought to the group (and a few hints from the man working there) that we were able to succeed with over 26 minutes left! The experience was great not only for the fun and collaborative bonding but the thoughtfulness and understanding I now know about my friends and some of their personality that will help me best upport them further on.
