A week ago we had an event in our dorm called Crossing the Line. It is a winter event that is meant to let us get to know each other better and become more comfortable with serious topics that require us to show vulnerability.
The entire dorm lines up on one side of a line. There is a moderator who will then say, "You are the oldest sibling." If the statement applies to you, you cross the line and turn around to face the other students. The entire activity is entirely silent and no reactions or noises are made after someone crosses. It can take a lot of courage to cross. Sometimes, it is unclear what the statement is saying but you are supposed to use your best judgement and you given the opportunity to clarify later. Some of the statements are straightforward, but others are really difficult to decide about. The statements focussed on different topics: politics, family, body image, relationships, or mental health.
The best part of this activity was it made people feel like they were surrounded by others with shared experiences. It made us feel more open to talking about serious topics and being open with the dorm.
It was a really wonderful experience!
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