For me this was pretty new experience on all fronts. I have obviously stayed over at places, been on group holidays before, but only a few and never a residential trip. So I was pretty nervous, especially as I'm not a particularly good socialiser, when it comes to meeting new people and full stop for that matter.
As well as this, I haven't even been a MYP for a month yet and am new to the whole Youth Parliament set up on the whole. As you can imagine, I was rather scared!
However, upon arriving and settling in my room (being the first person in there helped), I realised I wasn't the only one, with only a few experienced MYPs there and the others in the same boat as me. This of course gave me a bit more confidence, to think that I wasn't alone.
Everyone else then started arriving and I was so thankful, as they were all so down to earth and wonderful! Although I'm pretty socially shy, I still really enjoyed being in the company of the other Young MPs, especially those whom I shared a room with.
Another part of the trip I was most fearing, was the food. It did not disappoint. Exactly as I expected, though possibly worse, but at the same time it was bearable and just about edible, if you were willing to risk food poisoning. Despite this, I ate quite a bit of it! This was probably due to desperation or perhaps the simple fact I was rather tired indeed.
The evenings were a good laugh too. The first night I laughed so much, I couldn't actually sleep; it was so worth it! The level of wit and intellect was high; perfect and I felt as I was with others who I could understand and seem relatively normal with! (though this is difficult for me!)
In the day we did activities, which I felt went pretty fantastically! I took away a fair bit of knowledge, but more than anything enjoyment and bonds with new people, which is vital for the politics career path.
The showers. Brief here, but I, along with others, managed to survive them! They weren't actually too bad to be fair, as I've experience far worse. These ones were actually warm, at times; fairly powerful, despite requiring continuous button pressing and also relaxing for a good two or three minutes!
We also had time to stroll and be free! Which was often a bit boring, but at the same time relaxing as we could talk for a bit and get to know each other. I felt everyone got on really well and will certainly make for a brilliant team over the next year.
On the whole, I really have to say I enjoyed my first UKYP residential immensely! I felt a lot more comfortable than I thought; had a great time with lots of laughs; met some amazing new people and friends, but also I just had a lot of fun! I am looking forward to the next meeting and the Annual Sitting in July!!! :D
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