What? So What? Now What?

What?
In the beginning the groups were awkwardly congregating, not knowing exactly what it was that we would be doing at the event, but eventually everyone began to socialize and get along.  When completing the tasks assigned to us, experiencing them as a group led to more cooperation, which allowed groups to complete the tasks more efficiently.

So What?
I learned that enthusiasm and communication can go a long way to bring people's spirits up to encourage more cooperation and effort.
I expected the experience to be much more cheesy and forced.  Even though the event was somewhat forced, it did not seem like anyone was having a bad time working with their groups. Attitude is a huge factor.
I liked that students were able to socialize with others that are in Ann Arbor for the summer.
Although I believe that we impacted the children who received bikes, I disliked that we did not service our community much more beyond that.  With hundreds of young adults present in one location, we could have done something more impactful to the community.
From my group members I learned that everyone has something somewhat special that they can contribute to the group.

Now What?
The group effort can be applied directly to the lab setting.  With increased communication and cooperation, the tasks were completed much more easily, and it is the same in the lab.
If I could do the tasks again, I would focus more on the troubleshooting portion of the tasks.  By this I mean I would make sure we focus more on developing a good plan and method for completing the tasks rather than jumping straight into them.