The alarm clock sounded, announcing the beginning of the final week here at Shad. This thought plagued the minds of everyone, making us wonder what life was going to be like post-Shad.
On a happier note, the morning started off with Ed, our Program Director, sharing his intriguing world of Mathematics. He couldn’t help but feel the love when we all burst into “Happy Birthday”. With algorithms and neural networks buzzing in our thoughts, we were shuffled into our first Whole Group Workshop where the challenge to design a Mini-Golf Course was presented. Each hole in the course represented an event during our Shad Valley experience. Guests from the different faculties of the University of Waterloo joined us for lunch, sharing their vast knowledge. The staff kept everyone in a state of anxiety during our Project Debrief. This was where the project representing Shad Waterloo in the Shad Cup was to be revealed. Dwight Bryant from TELUS was our guest speaker for the night. His stories came alive, especially those which spoke of leadership. Life at Shad is filled to the brim with opportunities to succeed and to unlock your full potential. Never let these opportunities fly away. Never be bored in life.
"Life is never boring, but some people chose to be bored. Boredom is a choice."
– Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Celine Ling, Shad Valley University of Waterloo 2010
Hometown: Markham, Ontario
