This week I participated in 'Break Me.' Students volunteer to be homeless in a simulated environment for about four days. We primary lived outside in the quad. When we were outside, our lives were physically centered around our fire barrel. Three of the nights were spent in the "homeless shelter" (dorm lobby) because of weather conditions and the last night was spent outside. There are many different emotions, thoughts, ideas, and experiences running through my head.I don't even know where to begin. Maybe the beginning? But I only want to share a few thoughts.
First of all, I made some new friends and strengthened relationships with old friends (who happen to be relatively new friends, as well.)
2) The hardest thing to deal with was knowing I could quit at any moment. Thinking of how much better it would be when I ate, slept in a bed, ect.
3) It's weird how some of the people i know treat me differently because of the situation I was in.
4) On the other hand, there were many people willing to give out food to us and be our friend
Overall, it was a great experience. i don't know if I'll do it again. Is there a point in doing it more than once?
Now, where do I go from here?
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