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Ropes Course Reflection The ropes course in week 5 of my first year will always stand in my mind as a line of demarcation in self-awareness as I examined my own approach to communication, trust and leadership. In anticipation of the ropes course, a cohort member posted a video on our FB page of one of the unnerving challenges. Needless to say, I arrived that day feeling a bit unsettled about how many fears I would be asked to confront. Although, I might have arrived reluctant and squeamish, I soon forgot it when we started to engage in games required swift yet effective communication. My competitive nature kicked in as Alejandro and I carefully strategized a plan to remain the last “driver” and “tank” standing, and I squealed with delight
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