New College- Odd first day... Need help

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Guys i've got a really bad problem here. It's my first day in my new College on Thursday and they've thrown something odd into the mix...

A Teambuilding Exercise in an Army Camp

It says to gear ourselves for outdoors, with rain-coats if needed too. My question is... What the heck do I wear to that?

I don't wanna sound vain here but... i've never met any of these people. Or at least, never spoke to any. It's in an army camp. I'm wondering, maybe I should go with the Full Camoflauge + Bandana approach and take this seriously. Or should I go for "Casual" outdoor wear and just a pair of jeans and tee I dont care much for. Apperntly we'll be getting muddy etc. y'see.

I've only got till Wednesday night to decide, then i'll post up on Thursday night about how it goes. Please guys... help :lol:
 
Spyro201 said:
Guys i've got a really bad problem here. It's my first day in my new College on Thursday and they've thrown something odd into the mix...

A Teambuilding Exercise in an Army Camp

It says to gear ourselves for outdoors, with rain-coats if needed too. My question is... What the heck do I wear to that?

I don't wanna sound vain here but... i've never met any of these people. Or at least, never spoke to any. It's in an army camp. I'm wondering, maybe I should go with the Full Camoflauge + Bandana approach and take this seriously. Or should I go for "Casual" outdoor wear and just a pair of jeans and tee I dont care much for. Apperntly we'll be getting muddy etc. y'see.

I've only got till Wednesday night to decide, then i'll post up on Thursday night about how it goes. Please guys... help :lol:
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Woah, that sounds awesome >_>. Wear camo and all that jazz (don't wear a band top), but leave the Bandana, you'll look like a right tit X]. Also, I recommend good waterproof boots, preferebally Doc Martin's!

As for the people, I'm sure you'll get along fine. Meeting new people is usually fun, just refrain from saying "d00de" IRL too much!
 
Well i've got a pair of wranglers. The boots are no problem. And d00de I wear a bandana all the time. It'd be odd for me to not wear it...

I mean one of my mates said to go with facepaint too. I'm actually quite liking the idea of the full camo thing... I just dont wanna look like an idiot while everyone is wearing plain tee's and old jeans.

Also, why shouldn't I say "d00de" in RL? Y'know, how I speak to you on msn, that's how I talk in RL...
 
Sounds like one of those lame team building exercises. I'd say just prepare yourself for the elements, suitable trousers, shirt, jacket, boots. If they want you to wear something special then they'll probably provide it or they will have told you about it well in advance. Expect to get covered in mud though...
 
I'd go for the full works desert camo. Buy yourself a forestry helmet too & a pair of shades.

You need to make a statement to these people.
 
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I wouldn't go for any particular 'look' especially if you've never met anyone else who's going before. You might end up being the only one all casual (which doesn't sound like a good idea if they've told you to dress for the outdoors) or the only one who looks, er... perhaps too enthusiastic about it? Unless you're planning to join the army now of course. :p

Camo / canvas trousers (not jeans), plain jumper, light waterproof coat. Decent boots. If you wear a bandana all the time then there's no reason for you to leave it out, but... no facepaint I don't think.

You need to make a statement to these people.
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Experience has told me that doesn't work, it only alienates everybody straight away and leaves you with no friends. Harsh but true. Make friends first, then slowly indoctrinate them with your weird ways. Subterfuge, you see...
 
Sy said:
Sounds like one of those lame team building exercises. I'd say just prepare yourself for the elements, suitable trousers, shirt, jacket, boots. If they want you to wear something special then they'll probably provide it or they will have told you about it well in advance. Expect to get covered in mud though...
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Yeah- I heard something about getting muddy there. That's why i'm tempted by the full camo look. However, this college seems stupid so I wont bank on them providing anything. They'll just say "We did say to be prepared for outdoors and possibly getting wet."

Yuvie said:
I'd go for the full works desert camo. Buy yourself a forestry helmet too & a pair of shades.

You need to make a statement to these people.
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That's what I was thinking. Except forest camo, not desert.


@Ayase: Mhm. I was expecting a more extreme view from you. I just don't actually have any water-proof gear. That would be my problem. That is why the full camoflauge tempted me. My dad has a tonne of camoflauge that fits me since i'm the same size as him now... I always figured if I looked enthusiastic then i'd get priased from the teachers...
 
Spyro201 said:
@Ayase: Mhm. I was expecting a more extreme view from you.
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Thought you might be - I would have expressed a more extreme view when I was your age, certainly. ;)

I think to begin with in any new social situation you've gotta work out who your kind of people are, and that's better done from a position of neutrality to begin with. It is a choice though, you can go into it absolutely as you and make others choose if they like you or not (as I used to, and you might want to), but nowadays I'd rather be in the more covert position of observing others and doing the choosing myself. But feel free to ignore me, I seem to be becoming ever more Machiavellian as of late...
 
ayase said:
Spyro201 said:
@Ayase: Mhm. I was expecting a more extreme view from you.
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Thought you might be - I would have expressed a more extreme view when I was your age, certainly. ;)

I think to begin with in any new social situation you've gotta work out who your kind of people are, and that's better done from a position of neutrality to begin with. It is a choice though, you can go into it absolutely as you and make others choose if they like you or not (as I used to, and you might want to), but nowadays I'd rather be in the more covert position of observing others and doing the choosing myself. But feel free to ignore me, I seem to be becoming ever more Machiavellian as of late...
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But to be covert, I feel like I need to be in camo ;)

I really don't know what to do. The situation sucks- and from my first day back at the start of the summer- the people seem morinic and sex obbsessed. They arent people i'm likely to get on with anyway...
 
Sy said:
For a tip in how to prepare for the great outdoors just watch First Blood.
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Is it just me or does Stallone look like a doll in that screencap?

"First Blood; the fashion doll range!"

His face looks really vacant, like Ken... or Action Man...
 
I've done this already myself (from my Public service course).
The main jist of it is that you need something that will be ok to mess up (old/cheap clothes), they would be best to be light and moveable. F***ing Jean?! Maybe when you socialise, but not in camp. ;)
I brought with me some crappy old baggy pants, a t-shirt, large thermal socks, boots (trainers are nice, but step into mud and you'll lose the shoe to the bog!), something warming (jumper for instance) and some waterproof over-alls (trousers and light kagoul thing).

The things I did for a week there was you exercise regemes, a watersport (kanoing for me), runs each day, log-races (groups carrying HUGE logs altogether), Krypton Factor style obsticle course (but millitary specialised), tutorials and teamwork puzzles (like "how do you get someone across the 'river' in *such situation*?).

But the biggest thing was the night out on a mock-survival mission. You split into groups of 3's and you hide in the evening and hunt other teams. I went out in mixed shower, and the rain poured when it came. You'll get muddy, soaked (top/bottom-front/back), cold at times and you'll have to be flat and as moveable as possible.

That's why I suggested the above gear. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. You'll be out early in the morning (6:45 wake up, to prepare 5/10mins for bed inspection) and you'll probably be able to socialise, but not too late and it may depend on your energy levels. (Eat lots!!)

Summary: Only bring comfortable and functional gear for work, and the odd evening wear (but not a lot, it's just extra crap and weight). Where you're going, you wont need it. :p
 
Wear dark sunglasses & keep them on. If you make a tit of yourself, at least they will be less likely to recognise you when you properly start college with them.
 
Chaz- that advice is great but has one major problem... This is a one day thing :lol: It all goes on in the school day. I think your training will be a bit more than my College team-builder :lol:

I can only hope it goes well, I guess!

(I'll definately wear my combat trousers though... Inow just to decide whether to go for full on camo...)


@Mutsumi: That's genius! If I wear the face-paint too, they'll never recognise me...
 
Spyro201 said:
Chaz- that advice is great but has one major problem... This is a one day thing :lol: It all goes on in the school day. I think your training will be a bit more than my College team-builder :lol:
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WHAT KIND OF ATTITUDE IT THAT, MAGGOT?! ONE DAY/ONE WEEK?! STOP WHINING, YOU ARROGANT WORM!!
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Erm, I mean... Okay then. Have fun! ;)
 
Mutsumi said:
Wear dark sunglasses & keep them on. If you make a tit of yourself, at least they will be less likely to recognise you when you properly start college with them.
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Go one step further. Employ Sy as a Doppelgänger for you. You'd miss out on the fun, but your hands would remain clean, so to speak.
 
Zin5ki said:
Mutsumi said:
Wear dark sunglasses & keep them on. If you make a tit of yourself, at least they will be less likely to recognise you when you properly start college with them.
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Go one step further. Employ Sy as a Doppelgänger for you. You'd miss out on the fun, but your hands would remain clean, so to speak.
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I must ask, why should I hire Sy of all people?
 
Spyro201 said:
Zin5ki said:
Mutsumi said:
Wear dark sunglasses & keep them on. If you make a tit of yourself, at least they will be less likely to recognise you when you properly start college with them.
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Go one step further. Employ Sy as a Doppelgänger for you. You'd miss out on the fun, but your hands would remain clean, so to speak.
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I must ask, why should I hire Sy of all people?
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he needs the money more than us?
 
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