"This shows to me what a good course is about, the
fact that you are learning things about yourself and each other, but you
do not realise this till the feedback time."
Contact John
Jungle
In 2001 a
John led a group of 17 year old students on a jungle
expedition exploring deep into the heart of the
Malaysian rain forest where Europeans had not
entered for over 50 years. It was a life changing
experience for the students and one they will never
forget. In the words of one of them:
"That was the toughest week I've ever had. My body
felt it and my mind nearly lost the plot. Everybody
managed it even though the strain shined through at
times. The jungle is a bit like a big monster which
won't let you in and won't let you out. It picks at
your every move and bites you when you're down but
most of all, and the most valuable thing is that it
makes you feel more human than you could imagine. In
the jungle you are weak and at the mercy of
something far greater and stronger than you. At the
same time it is truly the most magnificent
environment I’ve been fortunate to be a part of."
