【TCS OAEP WEEK 3 ｜Getting Ready for the Challenge—and for Ourselves】

On January 9, the final week before departure began.

And this OAEP journey had already become a challenge—long before the mountain.

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In the classroom, it’s not just about gear and routes,

but the quiet inner struggle:

“Am I really able to get through this?”

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For first-time G10 students, teachers begin with mindset—

helping them voice their fears, unpack the unknown,

and gradually understand the environment, weather, and risks ahead.

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For experienced G11 students, the role shifts.

They are guided to research conditions, plan equipment and food,

and make decisions for their team under real constraints.

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Before stepping onto the trail,

the adventure has already begun.

Not on departure day,

but in the moment they choose to move forward—despite hesitation.