The recent CAS trip to Devinamal near Dang was a transformative experience. For five to six days, we immersed ourselves in the vibrant tapestry of this village, learning about the community, exploring the flora and fauna, and participating in various activities that connected us to the essence of rural living.
LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken
In Devinamal, challenges were growth opportunities. Milking cows and engaging in agricultural activities were experiences that demanded adaptation and resilience. The challenges we encountered helped me develop multiple skills. We learned about the cow milking process, agricultural processes, warli painting, rifle shooting, etc. which posed a challenge to me that I was able to overcome. LO2 was embodied in our ability to confront challenges, fostering the acquisition of practical skills rooted in the context of rural living.
LO4: Show perseverance and commitment in CAS experience.
Devinamal became a place where we were really committed. Whether it was getting up early for farming or spending a lot of time carefully painting in the Warli style, our commitment was like a strong force driving us forward. We stuck with it and didn’t give up, even when things got tough. Perseverance, or not giving up easily, was with us the whole time. It showed that commitment isn’t just something we talk about; we live it, and every moment in Devinamal reflected how dedicated we were to our goals during our rural immersion.
LO5: Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively.
Devinamal was like a teamwork lab for us. Whether we were having fun in the river, learning milking cows, painting pictures together in the Warli style,or even teaching the under privileged children games like football, volleyball, and frisbee, we had to work well as a team. LO5 happened naturally as we realized that good teamwork is not just about doing things together but also appreciating what each person is good at. It showed us how important it is to respect each other and how much we can achieve when everyone works together toward the same goal.
LO6:
When we were in Devinamal, we thought a lot about important things like privilege, how everything is connected, and the problems our society faces. It wasn’t just something we talked about; we really felt it as we spent time with the people in Devinamal, understanding how things in villages are connected to bigger global problems. Thinking about all of this made us want to do something to make the world fairer and better for everyone, which led us to help the local community and wildlife by picking up all the plastic waste that we could find, and also teaching the under privileged children about games, snake bites, etc.
