I've been away from camp for a little over two weeks now, and let me tell you the transition back into normal life has been interesting. I remember when we came back from Ecaudor they talked a little about culture shock, leaving camp is a similar experience. there is a huge adjustment period, especially once you have lived there for 14 weeks. Of course leaving camp then coming straight into orientation week probably has a role to play in that, they are two very different experiences. I just thought I would post a few contrasts between society (university) and camp:
Camp-it's ok to not shower for two or three days because everyone understands you have absolutely no time, besides you're swimming every day anyway.
Society- daily showers are reccommended
Camp-staff shirts all the time mean you are never actually supposed to match your outfits and athletic shorts are acceptable 24/7
Society-getting dressed takes a lot more effort, you need to match outfits, and wear something other than workout clothes
Camp- shoes are optional
Society-shoes are necessary, oftentimes flip flops or runners are replaced by flats or "dress" shoes
Camp- because you live in such close quarters and are so used to each other awkward physical contact is expected and is no longer awkward
Society-that physical contact becomes uncomfortable again
Camp- somehow we manage to function on 4-6 hours of sleep a day
Society- once again my body requires 7-8 hours of sleep to function properly and stay awake during class
Camp- being active 95% of the day is awesome!
Society-sitting and doing work for 60% of the day is not so awesome
That's all I got for right now, I am sure there is more just can't think of any at this moment in time, feel free to add some of your own in the comments section :)
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