My sorority Delta Gamma went on a sisterhood retreat in October to a camp site where we basically spent the entire time together and experienced nature together (I don't like the outdoors) and it was a monumental experience in my college career thus far. I almost never choose the outdoors over the indoors. Even with working out, I prefer running on the treadmill rather than running on a trail. I think it has to do with severely hating extreme weather conditions. I like to be in control of the temperature I am in, which is not possible outdoors. At retreat, it was FREEZING outside. I barely slept through the night because I was shaking so much. I was happy that I got out of my comfort zone and experienced nature for a full day and night, but the most impactful part of the retreat was the connections I made with sisters.
Hikers on a thru hike make deep connections with the other hikers on the trail because they are all experiencing the same conditions and experiences. This is very similar to my experience at the retreat, because my chapter is so large, that I don't have deep connections with many of my sisters, but all of us going through the same experiences drew us closer together. The act of putting yourself out there and doing something you don't normally do is such a beneficial decision because it gives you opportunities to connect with people you usually wouldn't have connected with.
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