Not Your Average Ice-breaker
The Fisher Specialized Master’s program kicked off the semester with a bang. After an exciting first day of orientation, the second Fisher SMF class headed to the Summit Vision ropes course for a fun-filled day in the sky (and on the ground). Summit Vision lays claim to a multitude of team building activities that focus on fostering communication, trust, problem-solving skills, and leadership among other values. It was the ideal setting for this green group of young professionals to mesh and form bonds that will continue to grow throughout our ten months together (and long into the future).
The fun-loving and competitive spirit of our SMF program was on showcase throughout the experience. Activities such as the 50 foot zip-line and the “Pamper Pole” allowed students to get in touch with their daring side and take a “leap of faith” if you will. Some of the yips and yells that resounded through the area were priceless. On the other hand, several ground activities encouraged teamwork and innovation. The competition to record the best times in these ground initiatives got intense and led to some good-natured banter among teams.
As much as we learned as a group, I think the greatest takeaway from the Summit Vision experience was the groundwork that was laid for this recently introduced group to transform into one big family. As the professors have already made evident, this year is definitely not going to be a “walk in the park.” It is important that we have fellow students to lean on when the “going gets tough.” After our orientation and morning at Summit Vision, I can confidently say we have a group of students that will get through the toughest of times together.
Side Note:
After seeing several of our SMF students in action, I have a feeling the university’s intramural leagues better be prepared for a serious contender coming out of the Fisher School of Business this year!