Reflection: Training

Training around 25 students of different age groups couldn't have been more fun and challenging. I throughly enjoyed this process, it made me more confident as a person, more thoughtful and organized. I started to plan things in my head and execute them properly, which till date I failed to do properly. Apart from sending long emails and dividing work neatly, I also learnt how to explain your thoughts in various ways. The 7^th graders needed a much more simple and elaborate explanations while the 9^th graders did well with short and technical explanations. Furthermore, I learnt on how to tackle my way and get work done before time, for example, when I had to make the delegates do speeches, some were very enthusiastic and completed them the very next day, while some had to be pestered to complete it.

I loved the mock sessions the most. These mocks made me a better leader, I gained the experience of being a chair and managing a committee. Their enthusiasm and curiosity during these sessions kept me going because at one point I was on the verge of giving up. I couldn't handle 15 big mails at the same time, reply to everyone immediately and finish my own research too , it got into my head but what pulled me through was their enthusiasm and curiosity. I couldn't help but stay strong and help them.

This activity as a whole was filled with work and in the end I enjoyed it. I learned that leaders are not always loud, strong and hated by everyone, you could be soft, patient and loved by everyone. The thank yous and love from all delegates in the end covered up all the stress and tension of the past 7 days. I become a better listener, thought before I answered their questions, reflected on the training sessions, thought and analyzed them to make it better. I couldn't get any better experience of training than this.