What key skills have you gained? I have gained many skills, but, most importantly, the skills of determination and teamwork. Via the expedition, you can grow key core interpersonal skills by working in a team environment to push yourself outside your
my time-management skills and find the balance between social life, university, work, and my co- curricular activities, such as DofE. I highly value the leadership skills I have gained. That includes being tested during my World Challenge expedition. Being one of the older boys, I was able to step up and provide leadership for our team. I also needed to communicate effectively in order to achieve our goals in Borneo. you connect with people from different backgrounds, allowing me to communicate better and gain greater understanding of those around me. I feel this is very beneficial and allows me to succeed. Overall, by pushing me outside my comfort zone, the programme has allowed me to now feel comfortable in any situation, and to learn and navigate my way through anything to achieve desired outcomes.
comfort zone. Time management – juggling the award with school life or, in my case, with university life – is tough. However, it has given me the opportunity to learn first-hand how to improve
How has the programme helped your post- College life? Post-College, this award has provided me with so many skills, benefitting all aspects of my
life. At university, it has provided the skills to show determination and problem solve effectively in order to achieve the grades I desire. It has taught me skills that make me an effective leader and team member. Most importantly, it has given me a wider view of the world and different backgrounds. During the award,
When did you gain your Gold Award? I gained my Gold Award during my second year at the University of Canterbury in 2022. With the busy university life studying for a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics, and Strategy and Who helped you on your journey? Thank you to outdoor education
Entrepreneurship, it was hard to find time to complete all the components, However, with the award providing me with the skills to manage my time effectively, I was able to attain Gold.
and supporting all those boys who undertake the award within Christ's College.
leader Graeme Christey for dedicating countless hours,
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