Whilst in the first cave i am feelin quite comfortable yet once we got to a certain point i began to feel anxious and uncomfortable, almost at the point where i wanted to literally run out of the cave but that is impossible. the feeling of being trapped was lingering in my mind and i was really uncomfortable. I began to have an anxiety attack and had to be calmed by my group members. I didnt enjoy the aspect pf caving and i am prouf that i completed the first cave but the thought of doing it again just haunts me. Another group member was also feeling similar and we shared a great moment outside the second cave and helped one another through the healing process that was needed after the exoperience in the first cave. Ian was also a great mentor and drove me to challenge my fear and wait for my team to come out of the cave, guiding them in darkness. at first i was feeling unsure but i soon got use to it and enjoyed helping others. so thank you to everyone who made this trip possible and unforgettable.
Fourth Year students from the University of Wollongong have experinced four days out in the wilderness and this blog gives you the opportunity to give you a peak insight into one individuals experience during those four days.
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This Blog is based on my personal experience during a four day field trip for Outdoor Education 2 in my fourth year of study at University. Please respect my disclosure of thoughts, feeelings and attitudes.
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The Final Day Caving
So the day of caving has arrived. I am worried and feeling a bit lost as i can not seem to realise or determine how i am going to feel whilst in the cave. i am willing to go in with a peace of mind that it is going to be a great experince.
Whilst in the first cave i am feelin quite comfortable yet once we got to a certain point i began to feel anxious and uncomfortable, almost at the point where i wanted to literally run out of the cave but that is impossible. the feeling of being trapped was lingering in my mind and i was really uncomfortable. I began to have an anxiety attack and had to be calmed by my group members. I didnt enjoy the aspect pf caving and i am prouf that i completed the first cave but the thought of doing it again just haunts me. Another group member was also feeling similar and we shared a great moment outside the second cave and helped one another through the healing process that was needed after the exoperience in the first cave. Ian was also a great mentor and drove me to challenge my fear and wait for my team to come out of the cave, guiding them in darkness. at first i was feeling unsure but i soon got use to it and enjoyed helping others. so thank you to everyone who made this trip possible and unforgettable.
This experince would be a great way for students to discover themselves, build courage and strengthen friendships.
Whilst in the first cave i am feelin quite comfortable yet once we got to a certain point i began to feel anxious and uncomfortable, almost at the point where i wanted to literally run out of the cave but that is impossible. the feeling of being trapped was lingering in my mind and i was really uncomfortable. I began to have an anxiety attack and had to be calmed by my group members. I didnt enjoy the aspect pf caving and i am prouf that i completed the first cave but the thought of doing it again just haunts me. Another group member was also feeling similar and we shared a great moment outside the second cave and helped one another through the healing process that was needed after the exoperience in the first cave. Ian was also a great mentor and drove me to challenge my fear and wait for my team to come out of the cave, guiding them in darkness. at first i was feeling unsure but i soon got use to it and enjoyed helping others. so thank you to everyone who made this trip possible and unforgettable.
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