The Team Building

To be in a team means a lot. You are part of an entity which works together for the greater good (or evil). Being in a team means you need to take responsibility towards the others as they count on you and you on them. But I am pretty sure you are all familiar with that. However, what every team needs is definitely a way to bond, a way to become closer and a way to build itself - this is why teams go on team-buildings.

Speaking of which I am a resident assistant at AUBG - small university in Eastern Europe which, allegedly, provides world class education. The team of the resident assistants (RAs) in one of the dorms has created a family environment throughout the years for me. That is why they are something I cherish and something I am always ready to fight for. Since my first year, I am part of the RA organization and for 7 semesters I served the campus and my residents with pleasure :)

Here comes the important part. Throughout those 7 semesters, or in other words 3 years and a half, I have witnessed many people come and go. Some graduated, some quit voluntarily, some involuntarily, some decided to take up a different activity and so on and so forth. The point is that the same team of RAs managed to change multiple times for good or bad. The point is, however, that we always stayed together, always supported each other no matter what. And this is how it should always go. Staying together means staying strong, keep that in mind!

The key to our success is definitely the team spirit. And how is that achieved? The ways are various, but what worked for us are the regular casual gatherings, the often team-building trips, the nights-out and all the time spent together around the front desk (our work area) and meetings. All those activities complement to the mood of each one of us. You might be terribly overwhelmed with work and studies, but there is always time to relax with another of the RAs.

Yet another team-building happened this Saturday. Mountains were preferred than the usual SPA in this time of the year (The missing Winter). The whole trip included some walking, a night in a very fancy hut, some football in the snow, barbecue, a great dinner, tons of team-building games, some drinks and sadly leaving on the next day. At least we managed to stop by a monastery on our way back and eat one of the most delicious breakfasts in Bulgaria, namely mekici. A great end to a great team-building.

Skapto 2, RA Team

This is a picture from the hut right before dinner. We managed to play games before and after. Some more serious, some more amusing. Nevertheless, fun is guaranteed.

What is your favorite team-building game?
What kind of team are you part of ?
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