Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Getting Ready Question 3

3. Other than the ones stated on the Behavioral Contract, what are the rules that should be established before the trip to promote both group rapport and efficiency?
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7 comments:

  1. Grace StaynerJune 1, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    no whining :) especially on hikes. that just brings the whole group down

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  2. NateJune 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    To be prepared for each and every travel occasion. Also, respecting and helping out other classmates is always a great rule, but always help oneself first, in order to reduce the number of people that are not ready, or are experiencing problems

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  3. Saigon M. HaqJune 1, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I think we should all be friends, and by that I don't mean to not dislike each other and all that. I mean that when we see each other, we should be able to say hi and make eye contact without looking away immediately or just not paying attention. Because on the China trip some of us that don't really know each other are probably going to be "stuck" (I don't mean stuck in a negative way) with each other in tight situations (once again not in a negative way) and we are going to have to use each other as support (not physically, because that would just injure us) and be friends and communicate with each other. It is like a nurse in the OR who can't communicate with the doctor and just lets the patient die accidentally because he/she did not inform the doctor quick enough due to shyness, etc. And it would be sooper awkward for the Chinese students if we didn't even know each other well enough to communicate. And, aside from all this "communication", I think that for the sake of friendship we should all just be friends; there is more to each one of us than meets the eye, even after one year. Long live Gandhi-G.

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  4. MichelleJune 1, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    i agree with grace; we shouldn't be whiney because it's really annoying and makes the trip so much less enjoyable for everyone else. also, we were the ones who chose to be here in the first place...

    be willing to try new things (i.e. foods)

    be considerate of other people and how they are feeling

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  5. Joel KohnJune 2, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Treat both all persons the group and your home stay family like your real family. Give them the proper respect and they will return the favor.

    Also, remember not to talk about Tianamen Square protests, Tibet, or Taiwan.

    Finally, be sure to see and observe as much as you can during the trip. This is a wondeful experience, don't squander it on your Nintendo DS or your PSP

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  6. jackJune 4, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Try to be sociable, that seems to be a general theme. Don't bring up politics or controversial issues. Don't complain, or whine for that matter. Try to interact as much as you can with your homestay buddies.

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  7. Kristen TsiaJune 8, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Yea, I agree with all the above (that's a song! :) )
    Always try to be positive; it'll just bring more positive energy to the group. For instance, if someone is having a not-so-good day, and you just say hi to them, they could immediately be just a little happier; trust me, I've had experience. :)
    Love everyone!
    L O V E P E A C E H A P P I N E S S
    :) that's what'll happen

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