International Baccalaureate: CAS

8-10/2021  Series: about 20h Purpose of the experience is to get back to boxing after quarantine, find motivation, develop and find my next step. Timeline is from August to October. Materials needed include appropriate clothing and boxing glove. All facilities and needed materials are covered by Lahden Kamppailulajikeskus, and basic boxing skills are needed beforehand. If there are no previous skills, attending to a beginner boxing course is strongly advised, which I have already taken. Risk assessment concerning fighting activities are practicing carefully under professional supervision and in case of an injury, contacting a doctor. Taking care of nutrition and knowing own limits is crucial. Ethical considerations include not using the skills learned in an illegal way and an agreement must be signed before attending any fighting course.  Action happens for 1 hour, twice a week. Practices include a warm-up, stretching, boxing combos and a cool-down. All actions vary each time...

My main interests are sports and studying new languages and cultures which could easily be incorporated into CAS. Before Covid, I was a part of a boxing team, which I could hopefully join again as a part of CAS. I enjoy helping others, which I could address in my CAS through service. I mostly hope to learn about myself during this process. Reflecting on my actions will surely be interesting in many levels. I'm eager to see what great opportunities CAS will bring me, and how new experiences I will gain. For creativity I have mostly considered cooking and baking. I've always enjoyed cooking and baking. With experimenting new recipes I'm undertaking challenges, and hopefully learning something from them, either new techniques, or something about myself. I'm hoping that cooking and baking will also allow me to reflect on my patience and preciseness, which are some areas worth focusing on. I also hope to develop my creative thinking, which is not yet one my greatest strength...