What did you have difficulty adjusting to during the program?
"One of the first things we've noticed is that it's difficult to find alone time here. While there's a variety of rooms and different types of spaces, there's no retreat that is really your own, other than the mattress on your bed and the shelter your blanket provides. As a confined space, away from all of our normal distractions and indulgences, it's clear that the Nippon Maru is a tremendous opportunity for personal development and transformation." - Adam, SWY 18
"The rigid structure with lots of stuff going on all the time...taking breaks was important, and sometimes I just had to go out on a limb and do something myself" - Fahreen, SWY 18
"I was seasick probably 1/3 of the time. There were times when I really wanted to participate, but was feeling too sick to do anything. I was constantly on gravol and after a while, you do get used to the rocking." - Aimee, SWY 18
"Remembering to speak really slowly ALL the time (it was easier once I become attuned to body language telling me if they understood). - Fahreen, SWY 18
"Trying to decide between trying to talk to everyone versus getting to know a few people really well. There are so many interesting people on board that it would be a loss to hang out with the same people all the time, but trying to meet everyone means that you have less time to build strong lasting relationships that will continue after the program finishes." - Blair, SWY 12
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