More on the Space Invasion

Submitted by Jen Egee (Business)

On Thursday, May 10th, my fellow classmates and I enjoyed a very unique experience.  The students at CTBU organized an exciting series of games for us. The event was called "Space Invasion."  We all were divided into four teams; Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Saturn.  The idea of the games was to win each round which meant you preceded more spaces on the giant game board.    The game board had one hundred spaces, and looked very similar to a large Candy Land board. Each game had a first, second, and third place winner.  Depending upon the place you won, was the amount of spaces you preceded.  The games were very exciting.  However, Thursday was the most hot and humid day yet at the University.  We were all excited and began the games with dances that each of our teams created.  We all had our team name on the back of our shirts.  Each team also had its own tent where you could relax and hydrate.  

Our Chinese partners were all present at the Space Invasion event, either participating or cheering us on.  The first game involved each team running with cups of water to a bucket.  The team with the most water in their bucket at the end of the game won.  Second, was jumping rope.  Each rope had five team members jumping.  The team that had the most consecutive jumps in one minute won.  The third game was a game in which your team members got in a line and attempted to transport playing cards to the end of the line using their mouths. The team with the most cards at the end of the line after two minutes won the game.  The next game required four team members to stand on two boards with their feet taped.  The idea was to go up the field and back all in one piece.  It was pretty funny, because each team fell at least once.  Another game was very similar to basketball.  The team that made the most baskets in a trash can won. Last, we finished up throwing tiny balls into a board with many holes. The more balls you got in the holes, the higher your team would score.  

In the end, Mars took away first place.  We all had a great time, and the experience created lasting memories. The Space Invasion gave us all a chance to bond with our Chinese friends as well as classmates.  We all were so thankful for all the time our partners contributed to the game.  They really are constantly making sure we are having a great time. I cannot adequately express how much of a great time we are all having in China.  These experiences are opening my mind to different aspects of Chinese culture each day.  

Team Venus

Jen and Aaron at the Games

Caitlin Carrying the Bag