Investigation Looking through the project week options, I deliberately wanted something that would push me, and the Sabah trip stood out immediately because it combined two things I had never done. This was whitewater rafting and camping overnight in a hammock. I had slept in tents before, but never suspended in the middle of the jungle, and the idea was equal parts exciting and intimidating. I really wanted to put myself in situations I could not fully control, so Sabah was the one I chose. Preparation Since rafting and water safety were central, I spent several weeks swimming regularly to build stamina and confidence in the water. I also worked on basic camp skills like cooking simple meals with limited equipment, setting up a hammock so it would not tip, and knowing what to do if I woke in the dark needing something. I put together a detailed packing list to make sure I could make the most out of the small bit of control I had on my trip. Action and Demonstration See photos. In short, over five days, we completed a jungle hike, slept overnight in hammocks, did high ropes, wall climbing and abseiling, went whitewater rafting, joined cultural integration sessions, and carried out a service project planting trees and working in a tree nursery. Reflection The day that stayed with me most was day two, the night in the hammocks. Getting comfortable took ages, and lying there for what felt like twelve hours with nothing to do was harder than any of the physical activities. There was just silence and bugs without any phones, games, or even friends since I was stuck in basically a floating bag. Over time, I realised how rarely I let myself just be bored. Modern life keeps me so constantly stimulated that boredom has become something I instinctively run from, and being forced to sit with it taught me a patience I did not know I lacked. I came out calmer and more comfortable in my own company than I had been in a long time. The rest of the trip stretched me too. Cooking my own food was slow and frustrating, and the high ropes and abseiling were daunting, looking down from such height. But the part I found unexpectedly beneficial was the service work, spending an afternoon composting, planting and visiting the mangrove trees. After so much adrenaline, it was really nice and calming to contribute to something that would keep growing after we left. Through this I developed the UWC competency of Self and community well-being. The hammock night in particular showed me how building competence and autonomy, learning to handle discomfort and solitude on my own, contributes directly to feeling well, and I left with a clearer sense of what I need to look after myself. Demonstration To share this experience, I plan to present this reflection alongside the photos, walking through the journey from the hike and the hammock night to the rafting and the service project. The photos are evidence of each stage, and this writing captures what they cannot. Predominantly, the patience I built and the self-development I gained through service work.