Each cell gave updates on their progress and gathered feedback from the rest of the team, after which we participated in the surprise activity planned for us by the leaders. Full of suspense and apprehension, we were split into two groups and then briefed on the situation and what we were supposed to do.
One group was tasked to assume the role of government officials, concerned parents of the children in Vietnam, as well as the NGOs. The other group was tasked with planning an education camp and pitching the idea to the other group. This allowed both groups the opportunity to see things from a different perspective.
Through this fun-filled role-play activity, one group was able to better understand the concerns the Vietnamese side might have, while the other was able to better experience and understand the difficulties in planning a Service Learning Trip.
This also opened our minds to the challenges we might face upon reaching Vietnam and reminded us of the importance of cultural sensitivity and to be conscious of our actions and behaviour in a different culture.
As simple and light-hearted the activity was, it drove home the point that we have to be mindful of cultural differences and act responsibly.
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