I know it has been about 2 months since Early Transition Program went to Apple Ridge Farm for 3 days for a retreat, but I thought I could still share some pics and a video with everyone.

FYI, ETP is a program that invites some incoming freshmen to come to Hollins a couple days earlier than the actual Orientation date to provide opportunity for them to meet some upper class students, learn more about Hollins, meet staffs & faculties, and hear about Hollins life and what you can do here from actual students. I'm one of the ETP mentors this year.

Among many different Activities we did at the retreat, we did some hiking/ walking around, and how the branches stretched in the mountain was very beautiful. I love tree tunnels!!! lol The pic on the right is during one of the bonding/sharing activities.

The view from our cabin.

We had spaghetti for one of our meals. In this pic, I think I groused out by the conversation we were having during dinner, and I froze in the middle of eating my spaghetti... This is, "Really? I mean, really? I'm tryin' to eat here!!!" face. And the pic on the right is from later on that evening. After doing our Accounting homework, Symphoni introduced me to a very meditating game called Mankala. This is officially my favorite game.

Finally, below is one of the late-night goofiness that was filmed during the retreat. Work it girls...lol

p.s. 2 more weeks left of this semester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!