TOURGUIDE

SUNIA 2019
WELCOME
It is our pleasure to welcome you to SUNIA’s 67th year!

In this information package (referred to from this point on as Tourguide),

you will find everything you need to prepare yourself for SUNIA this August.
We have tried to provide you with lots of helpful tips to make sure you are
ready for an amazing week out at Seminar. Although there is a fair amount of
fun stuff thrown in here for good measure, we recommend reading this thing
from start to finish, to make sure you have everything you need for your stay
at the Goldeye Centre this summer. It’s also a good idea to bring your Tour
Guide with you to SUNIA, since it will come in handy over the course of the
week.

The first thing we would like you to know is not to fear! You don’t need to to
any kind of research before you come out to SUNIA, so whether you consider
yourself an international affairs expert, or this is your first time learning
about things like the UN, we promise you will learn a ton of cool stuff out at
SUNIA, and have a great time doing it.

If you’re super hyped about the UN, you can get in touch with our Security
Council Coordinator, Andrew Zhao, at any time. He’d be happy to talk to you
about anything UN-related, or answer any questions you might have. You can
reach him at andrew@sunia.ca if you’re looking for more information.

We are so incredibly excited to meet you out at SUNIA, and we hope that you
are as excited as we are! You’re about to embark upon the best week of your
summer, soaking up the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains and
making new friend from all over the place. 

Although technology is a great way to get to know people back home, we like
to kick it old school out at SUNIA. SUNIA is an incredible experience, and we
encourage you to live in the moment as much as possible! As well, the wifi
connection at Goldeye isn’t great, and although you’ll have time to keep your Snap streaks
alive at night, you’ll be so busy with our jam-packed schedule of programming during the
day that you won’t really have time to text. We encourage you to leave your cell phones at
home if you can bear it, or to at least leave them in your cabins during the day.

SUNIA will challenge you, enrich you, and give you a chance to step out of your comfort
zone. We encourage you to take full advantage of that opportunity, and to embrace
everything that SUNIA has to offer. SUNIA is a once in a lifetime experience, and both of us
can honestly say that our time with SUNIA has shaped us fundamentally as people. We
hope that you get to share the same kind of life-changing experience both we and so many
others have had with this organization.

If you have any questions about any of this stuff, or anything else in advance of SUNIA,
please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find a lot of information, as well as the
contact information of all of our staff, on our website, sunia.ca.

On behalf of our 2019 SUNIA staff, we cannot wait to meet you this summer, and are so
excited to experience SUNIA with you!

Emma Jones, Executive Director and

Jenna Mulji, Assistant Director

director@sunia.ca
587-437-8583
780-934-0294.
PACKING LIST
THE ESSENTIALS:
Sleeping Gear: Sleeping bag, pillow, pyjamas. A watch with an alarm and
earplugs may also come in handy!
Clothing: (Be prepared for all types of weather – hot, cold, wet, dry)
Activewear for hikes/outdoor activities – this includes runners/good
shoes for hikes.
Comfortable and appropriate clothes for the academic portion of
program. Remember, dignitaries from the UN Headquarters and Ottawa
don’t want to see your belly button (or the waistband on your boxers,
for that matter).
Swimsuit and towel
Semi-dressy clothes for Friday’s Security Council. 
Sweaters/Jacket – we’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors, and it can
get chilly!
Medication: This includes both prescription (e.g. inhalers and Epipens) and
non-prescription (Tylenol, Advil, Reactine, etc.). SUNIA Staff CANNOT give
out medication under any circumstances, so bring anything you need with
you. We have refrigeration for medications if needed. You will not be able
to go on hikes without any medications you may need (inhaler, etc.) so
please make sure you bring them out to SUNIA!
Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, and deodorant (your
new friends will thank you). Outdoor shoes must stay outside of the
bathrooms, so shower sandals are a good idea.
Nature protection: bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Camera: phones are required to be left in cabins throughout the day, so
bring a REAL camera if you’re hoping to take photos. 
Water bottle: important for hikes. 
Flashlight
 Academic supplies: pen and paper/notebook, this Tourguide, your brain
and an open mind!Small backpack: can be useful to carry around your
things throughout the day (especially during hikes).
Cash: SUNIA t-shirts, water bottles and other merch will be for sale, so
bring money to purchase some fashionable SUNIA gear! Prices range from
$5 - $45 dollars. You may also want to bring money for food on Sunday, as
there will not be a meal served at Goldeye Sunday night when you arrive.
A long sock or bandana: this mystery item is essential to your success at
SUNIA!

THE ANTI-SENTIALS (DO NOT BRING!):

Electronics: while we encourage you to leave your cell phones at home and
enjoy the outdoors and the company of others, they may be brought to
SUNIA and kept in cabins. However, access to them will be prohibited during
scheduled activities. All other electronics will not be needed and should be
left safely at home! This includes laptops, tablets, etc. The only exception is
cameras!
Food: we are in bear country and there are plenty of hungry rodents around.
So, unless you want to have some furry friends cuddling with you at night (it
sounds much more appealing than it is), there shouldn’t be any food outside
the dining area.
Alcohol, drugs or any other illegal substances: we have a zero-tolerance
policy at SUNIA. If you are in possession of any of these, you will be sent back
to Red Deer at your own cost.
 TRANSPORTATION
Now for one of the most important parts of this Tourguide: answering where, when and
how will you arrive at SUNIA? For this, we have two main options.

Option 1: Drive yourself to Goldeye. You can drive yourself or have a parent drive
you to the Goldeye Centre (FR26+6P Nordegg, Clearwater County, AB). However,
please note you will not be able to access your vehicle during your week at SUNIA.

Option 2: Take our bus from Red Deer. For this option, you will need to get to the
Downtown Branch of the Red Deer Public Library (4818 49 St, Red Deer, AB T4N
1T9) where our bus will be waiting. Please note there is no additional charge to take
the bus.

CARPOOLING/BILLETING
If you cannot drive yourself to either Goldeye or Red Deer, please contact our
Registrar, Alex Erickson, at registrar@sunia.ca. He will arrange for you to be driven to
SUNIA by another student attending your week. Likewise, if you are from out of
province and would like to arrange a billet with another student just before or after
SUNIA, please also make sure to reach out.

Students residing in Edmonton or Calgary that may be willing to offer carpools or

billets to others are also encouraged to reach out to Alex. Thank you in advance!

IMPORTANT TIMES
WEEK A STUDENTS:
For the bus, please arrive in Red Deer by
4:15 PM on August 11th. The bus will depart
at 5:00. For those driving to Goldeye, please
arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 PM.
WEEK B STUDENTS:
For the bus, please arrive in Red Deer by
4:15 PM on August 18th. The bus will depart
at 5:00. For those driving to Goldeye, please
arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 PM.

At the end of the week, please arrange to be At the end of the week, please arrange to be
picked up at 1:15PM from Goldeye or picked up at 1:15PM from Goldeye or
4:15PM from Red Deer on August 16th. 4:15PM from Red Deer on August 23rd.
SCHEDULE
GET WRECK'D
SUNIA wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t take advantage of the beautiful lakes, rivers,
mountains and forests that David Thompson Country has provided us with!

During each and every afternoon that you spend with us out at SUNIA you will have the
opportunity to take advantage of swimming and canoeing in Lake Goldeye, as well as
playing almost any sport you can imagine in our Games Field! However, the highlight of
WRECK will be, without a doubt, our hikes. It is safe to say that some of the best
memories you will share with us will include enjoying amazing panoramic views from
atop Mount Baldy. This means that proper footwear, a water bottle and a camera are
must haves! While the hikes are extremely doable, be sure to bring any medication you
might need (whether it’s for allergies or asthma), because nobody wants to be caught in
the middle of a hike without it.

While helmets, shin guards and full suits of armour might be a little unnecessary, it is
always a safe idea to take a look through the packing list provided in this Tourguide! I
would advise to triple check that you have brought EVERYTHING on the list, because it’s
no fun getting caught in the Rocky Mountains without a change of socks. Finally, do as
the name suggests and do not bring anything from the ‘DO NOT BRING’ section of the
packing list. I’m sure this requires no further explanation.

I’m so excited to meet all of you this August, and wish you the best of luck in trying to
beat us “highly athletic” counsellors to the top of Mount Baldy!

Cheers,

Alex Erickson
Registrar & WRECK Coordinator
registrar@sunia.ca
SECURITY COUNCIL
Welcome to the next marvellous section of this Tour Guide! These next few pages hold
a wealth of information, young grasshopper. Here you will find out everything you
need to know about one of the most exciting parts of SUNIA: our Model United
Nations Security Council (or just SC, as we like to call it)! Flip through these next few
pages to learn about the conflict we will be discussing, what to expect out at SUNIA,
and much much more.
 
So… what the heck is a Model United Nations Security Council? Well on Friday, the
final day of SUNIA, you get to represent a country at a mock meeting of the UN
Security Council. Specifically, you will be debating, amending, and voting on a draft
resolution, which is a proposed plan of action submitted by one country. The draft
resolution isn’t included in the Tour Guide—you will receive it at the beginning of the
week! If your Council decides to pass the draft resolution, it will become international
law.
 
Your goal as a representative on the Council is to pass a draft resolution that both
makes strides towards peace, and is in your country’s interest. By the time that
meeting rolls around, you will know your country’s foreign policy inside out, and be
able to debate with other countries about how to best solve the conflict at hand. This
year, the Council will be debating the topic of “The Situation in Venezuela.” Each
member of the Council will have different motivations and priorities during the
debate. Your job is to advocate for your country’s interests, and to work with your
fellow diplomats to achieve peace. You will receive your country assignment when you
get to SUNIA!
 
Throughout the week, you’ll participate in both country sessions and council sessions,
which will help you prepare for Friday’s meeting. During these sessions, you’ll have
time to seek out representatives of other countries who share your country’s ideas,
and together propose amendments to the draft resolution so that it fits better with
your country’s foreign policy The most intense negotiations will take place during
these sessions, but there will be many opportunities throughout the week to soften up
other delegates. By the end of the week, you’ll be a pro at working with other countries
and advancing your policies.
All countries play an important role in the Model Security Council. Superpowers alone
cannot pass draft resolutions without the support of other members. Most
importantly though, it is important that the international community be in agreement
about any proposed actions. Speaking with one, united voice is key in diplomacy at the
UN. If the international community is divided, it weakens the impact of the resolution.
That is why it is important for you, and all of your fellow representatives, to be
involved in amending and passing the draft resolution. You will have to negotiate,
debate, and compromise like true diplomats!
 
On Friday, the draft resolution will be the only item on the Council’s agenda. The order
of proceedings, which is based on actual Security Council meetings, will go something
like this:
Each representative will give a brief 2–3 minute opening speech on their country’s
general policy (don’t worry, we’ll help you set this up throughout the week, you’ll
have tons of time to prepare!)
General debate on the draft resolution and amendments
Voting
Final speeches
You may be thinking, “Oh no! I’ve never done anything like this before!” Don’t sweat it,
because your well-read and eternally wise counsellors are there to guide you every
step along the way. You don’t need any Model UN or debate experience to have a good
time. All we ask is that you keep an open mind, and let the magic of SUNIA carry you
along on this wonderful journey!
  
Between now and SUNIA, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, your Security Council
Coordinator, or any of the other of our fabulously knowledgeable counsellors on staff.
Our emails are all on the SUNIA website, and we are happy to answer any questions
you might have about SUNIA, or just life in general. I’m looking forward to meeting you
all out at SUNIA!
 
Andrew Zhao
Security Council Coordinator
andrew@sunia.ca
JOYOUS RANDOM
READING
Well, that's it for the "information" part of this Tourguide! If you have any questions
on the above, please reach out to Registrar Alex Erickson at registrar@sunia.ca.

From here, we've included a few pieces designed purely for your entertainment. Some
members of staff thought they would share some tips, wisdom, factoids, and tidbits
from their many years of life and living.

TRADE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL

STORYTELLING
I’m sure we’ve all been in THAT situation at least once in our lives. You know how it
goes. You’re in the middle of describing what you thought was a super funny story, or
an incredibly intense experience, or maybe a scary old wives’ tale. You think you’ve
captured everyone’s attention, amused by the thought of them being freely
manipulated by your potent words, when all of a sudden, you’re interrupted by
cacophonic complaints. You hear things like: “Dude, that wasn’t even that funny”, “Can
you hurry up?”, and arguably the worst of them all, “I’ve got somewhere to be...I don’t
want whatever you’re selling.” As if a hit to your ego wasn’t bad enough, now your
street cred’s slowly crumbling too! 

But worry not, my new friend. Like you, I too was young and naive, a mere rookie in the
unforgiving seas of storytelling. I learned the hard way that a single misstep led to
being washed astray by the tempestuous tide of an audience’s impatience and
emotions. And yet, it was only through trial and error, and a little research of my own,
that I was able to become a formidable storyteller, capable of traversing the sea of
emotions that we call the human psyche. It is this knowledge that I freely share with
you today, in the hopes that you too will become an adept sailor, confident in the
power of your words alone. 

Without further ado, here are Captain [redacted]’s Three Tips for Storytelling Success:
1.Embrace Your Style
Now, I’d just be straight-up lying if I said that there was a specific formula to being a
masterful storyteller. I mean, just think about some of your favourite storytellers,
whether they’re friends, family, celebrities, etc. Do they all have the same way of
telling stories? Of course not! Each of them have at least one of their own little quirks
– perhaps a difference in body language, word choice, or the tone of their voice. These
little “quirks” are ultimately what make up our style; in other words, our natural way of
communicating with other people. So if there’s something about the way that you
speak that you’re not happy about, then the first thing to do is ask yourself if you can
change it. If the answer to that question is no, then simply throw those worries aside! I
know it’s easier said than done, but the sooner you cast away your fears and come to
recognize the numerous strengths you have, the sooner you’ll be on your way to
becoming a full-fledged storytelling master. 

2. Avoid the Extra Details

To be blunt, you’re not a world-famous stand-up comedian. Put differently, as a
storyteller, you don’t have all the time in the world to set up your story, even if you
think it makes your punchline that much more dramatic or impactful. In fact, the
reverse usually happens; trying to add extra context to a situation is more often
distracting than not, which means when you finally deliver the punchline, it might not
even get the reaction it deserves. I’ll give you an example to drive the point home –
imagine that I went on a vacation and decided to upload pictures during my time there
to my Instagram. Now, would you be more interested if I put in ALL the pictures I took
while I was there, or just a few that highlight the best parts of the trip? Chances are
you would prefer the latter, as would most. The bottom line is, as much as we enjoy
hearing exciting stories, adding in too many details makes it boring and confusing, so
avoid it at all costs. 

3. Silence is Powerful
With the tip about avoiding extra details being said, it’s important that you don’t rush.
On the contrary, knowing when to have pauses, usually to gather your thoughts or for
dramatic effect, is often what makes the difference between a good storyteller and a
great one. This is probably one piece of advice that you’ve already heard many times
before, but that’s because it’s something that should never be forgotten. Of course,
don’t expect to immediately be a pro at this; learning to incorporate pauses at the right
moment, while ensuring that it doesn’t clash with your style, is difficult to say the least.
With the right amount of dedication and patience, however, it is a skill that’s possible
for anyone to pick up. 
On a side note, make sure to end a story properly. For example, concluding a story with
“so…yeah”, or rambling on with the intention to begin another story will not get the
reaction you’re looking for. If anything, it’ll turn off people from asking you to tell stories
in the future (if that hasn’t happened already). Concluding with your punchline is often
more than enough, and remembering to share the stage with others shows that you’re a
thoughtful listener as well.

And there you have it! With these tips in that big brain of yours, you’re well on your way
to become a certified master of storytelling! And what better place to show off your
skills and improve your street cred than SUNIA, where you’ll make friends in no time!
Legend has it that the man who came up with those tips, Captain [redacted], will be there
himself – so who knows, if you’re lucky, you might even have the opportunity to meet
him...

HOW TO, TRULY, GET THIS BREAD

2019 was supposed to be my year. But then again so was 2018, and 2017… you get the
pattern. My New Years resolutions always start out strong but slowly fall apart, often
by the end of January quite honestly. I think most of us aren’t strangers to losing
motivation throughout the year, but this comes at the price of becoming unable to
unlock your full potential. As future SUNIA students, we already know you are of the
most intellectually, genetically and cosmetically elite (no doubt), and for this reason it
becomes even more important than we ensure your full potential is unlocked. So
without any further ado, here are some materials and methods to get you back on that
grind.

Hype Songs

Music has been used with great versatility throughout the history of mankind, for
everything from social events to self-reflection and meditation. The power of music
that has been historically referred to as a somewhat magical property takes root in its
ability to activate certain emotional processes in the brain, bringing about the
activation of the areas of the brain associated with stress and emotional regulation, and
processes that produce the feeling of euphoria. This power that music has on the mind
is commonly used to achieve the greater sense of motivation we’re looking for, and
seeing its importance, here’s a list of killer hype up songs that can get you pumped:
 Headlines by Drake
Formation by Beyoncé
The Greatest by Sia ft. Kendrick Lamar
Champion by Kanye West
All I do is Win by DJ Khalid
Up All Night by Drake, Nicki Minaj

The Law of Attraction

The Law of Attraction is a theory that suggests that we attract the energy that we emit,
meaning that individuals can achieve anything that they focus on. In short: mindset is
everything. The exact science behind this theory has been subject to debate, however,
many cases have demonstrated its success in those who practice it. There are many
ways that we can implement this theory in our lives, all of which aim to consistently
remind and solidify the goals individuals have for themselves. A good way of practicing
this is making a dream board. This board can be electronic or physical, and allows you to
think about what exactly you want in life and who you’d like to become. Through
compiling pictures and quotes that remind you of where you want to be, it becomes
easier to start taking action to becoming that person.

Quarter Calendar

The surge of motivation that we experience at the beginning of a New Year comes from
the associated notion of a fresh start. As such, we become motivated to take advantage
of this, assessing the previous year and making changes for the year to come. While it is
great that we grant ourselves this moment of reflection and recharge annually, the
effectiveness of it has been found to increase when we allow ourselves to have these
fresh starts multiple times throughout the year. With this, goals become more focused
and realistic to the limited time spans granted, as opposed to the general resolutions we
hope to accomplish sometime throughout the year. This also allows us to stop bad habits
and establish better ones more frequently. Many implement this tactic through turning
to the Quarter Calendar method, splitting the year into four quarters, reflecting and
making resolutions at the beginning of each.

Movies

Apart from their role in entertainment, film as an art is meant to speak to a greater truth
about the human condition. Many movies are made with the aim to communicate deeper
truths about ourselves, teach us life lessons, and convey their messages through
storytelling, which is a key process in our learning as a species. As such, these movies can
sometimes give us insights into ourselves and push us to implement their messages in
our own lives. For this reason, I leave with you some of the movies that changed my life,
and that I turn to for an increase in motivation. 
The Imitation Game
A historical film about Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Nazi’s enigma code
through creating the first computer. A central quote from this film has resonated
with me since the first time I had watched it, and truly speaks to the films power,
stating: “Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of who do the things
no one can imagine.”
Creed
Admittedly this was mainly included in the list because of the lead actor and love
of my life Michael B Jordan, but the story of Adonis Creed rising from nothing as
he battles internal conflict really spoke to my soul and inspired my career as a
boxer. As you could guess it didn’t quite take off but it motivated me to do
something nonetheless so that’s a win.
Legally Blonde
Although this movie’s central aim is in its comedic delivery, the story of Elle Woods
defeating all odds to go to Harvard Law somehow resonates, despite its evident
lack of realism. Rising successful despite the world expecting otherwise strikes
that cord, and even if this is not conveyed for you, the movie is still worth the
watch. 

That’s all we have for you for now. Now get out there and go get that bread!

Why ‘Berta is not that bad

School is over and you may be scrambling to fill up all that free time and to make this
summer 2k19 hype as heck. Some people may feel like Alberta doesn’t have a lot of
exciting things to offer during the summer and is as flat as our prairies. Sure, we are
home to Nickelback but the haters should also know that ‘Berta is home to some pretty
cool things you can do:

Visit the Gopher Hole Museum

People may claim that alberta isn’t a place of culture but you can just show them the
gopher hole museum in Torrington, Alberta. These stuffed gophers dressed up to look
like humans are a bastion for art, culture and diversity. You cannot miss the opportunity
to feel a little uncomfortable yet impressed at craftsmanship.
Climb the Calgary Tower for cheapish
Need more exercise? Feeling lethargic? Climb 802 steps at the Calgary Tower! For a
reduced price (on certain days) you can willingly pay to climb stairs for what might take
hours. Boy, sign me up! 

Ride the Edmonton Funicular

In YEG you can take the downtown funicular for completely free! Be prepared to be
underwhelmed and surprised at the short ride that seems possibly unnecessary but it's
free so you just keep riding it.

Go see big stuff

It’s time to bring out the big guns. True ‘Berta art is creating giant statue replicas of
food items. Prepare to be amazed at the Mundare sausage in Mundare! Or the giant
perogy in Glendon! A giant pumpkin in Smoky Lake! Giant Vegreville egg! The food isn’t
as giant as all the fun you’ll have!

Check out roadside fireworks 

The only guarantee in this life may in fact be that there will be fireworks sold on an
Alberta highway at least every 100km. Sure, its set up beside an abandoned gas station
and you’re not sure you’ll make it out alive, but at least you feel that thrill! Now once
you purchased the fireworks you face another risk. Lighting these counterfeit fireworks
may seem dubious and borderline unsafe but hey isn’t that what summer is all about. 

Come to SUNIA!!!
Not satisfied after all of that well boy do I have a solution for you, you can come to
SUNIA! It’s easy to run out of things to do or feel like you’ve wasted a summer of
precious time, but at SUNIA you are guaranteed good summer vibes and making a
bunch of new friends. At Goldeye Center we get to go swimming, canoeing, hiking and
generally have good wholesome times. If you ever get tired of ‘Berta this area is a
hidden gem and a reminder that Alberta is also really beautiful.

Coping With Summer Stress

After the school year, it’s easy to think of the summer as a time of pure relaxation. Lying
in the sun, not a care in the world, all that jazz. However, that’s not necessarily true.
Summer can be really stressful for a lot of people, especially with all that thinking about
the future free time can force you to do. As someone who has been undergoing
something like a midlife crisis for the past 4 years (give or take), I completely
understand. The future, and all the hard decisions and big tasks associated with it, can
be scary, and stressful. That’s why I’ve assembled my own strategies for dealing with
summer stress, which I will now pass on to you.

1. Know your limits. Don’t take on more than you can handle at any given time,
because you will almost always be worse off for it. If you can’t devote enough of an
effort to something to do a good job on it, you’ll feel worse, not better. Instead, do
your very best on the things you can, and then focus on the next thing that comes up.
It may feel like a weakness not to be able to everything like some kind of Superman,
but after way too much time destroying myself with overscheduling, I’ve finally
come to recognize how important it is.
2. Take time for yourself. This is obviously different for everyone, but it really just
means that sometimes you need to focus on you. It could mean taking a hot bath, or a
long walk. Personally, I find meditation a really useful tool to manage stress, as it’s
super relaxing, there are a huge number of resources to help people of all levels of
experience get what they need out of it, and you can do it basically anywhere, as long
as you can find a reasonably quiet corner, whenever you feel like you need to slow
things down. Really, though, anything that lets you detach from other people for a
little while and focus on what you need is good.
3.  Do what makes you happy. Risk-taking is an important part of life, but sometimes,
it’s really great to focus on something you know and love, to remind you that it’s not
all swirling chaos. In my experience, this can have a huge effect on calming you down
and allowing you to recharge. I’ve watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off more times than
I can count, and whenever I feel like life is spiralling out of control, I like to remind
myself that there’s a movie I can quote almost line for line, with a story that I know
the ending to. If Matthew Broderick can keep everything under control, maybe I can
too.
4. Finally, keep yourself fed and watered. Yes, this is a very simple piece of advice, but
I cannot stress it enough. It doesn’t matter how much you have to do, or when that
appointment is, not eating will never do you any good. Whether that means lots of
small snacks or a standard breakfast, lunch, dinner schedule, just make sure you’re
getting what you need. Going without eating will make you more stressed, less
productive, and worse to be around, and nobody wants that.

I sincerely hope these tips are useful to you, and that they can help you avoid some of
the summer freakouts I’ve experienced in the past. Thank you so much for reading, and
I can’t wait to meet and chat with every single one of you out at SUNIA!
 The Dad Jokebook
Hey students! I know firsthand the struggle of meeting new people, especially
overcoming that dreadfully awkward first interaction. But, let me tell you, there is a
quick way to overcome this awkward phase and make conversation instantly!

What is it you ask?

JOKES!

Yes, too many jokes can be quite corny, and too little will give you the appearance of
being dry, but, gaining the skill of recognizing a dying conversation, and combating it
with a quick remark of witty humor is of PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE, as it will not only
allow you to revive the conversation, but will establish you as a confident, light-hearted
person. 

As such, I have compiled a list of some one liners, knock-knocks, dad jokes, and short
stories you can tell to anyone you please or wish to befriend, whether it be the person
sleeping in the bunk below yours, or the girl with red hair from cabin 4 ;)

I know that many of you will have jokes in your arsenal already, and, by all means, fire
away! Just keep your audience in mind, ensuring that your remarks are not offensive or
too polarizing, as they will have the OPPOSITE EFFECT as intended with a joke! 

So, here goes nothing!

1.OPEN UP

Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Candice.
Candice who?
CANDICE DOOR OPEN, or am I stuck out here?

2. COW COMPILATION

Whats a cow’s favorite type of math?

COWCULUS.
 What happens when you pamper a cow?
It gives you spoilt milk

Why was the cow afraid?

He was a COW-HERD.

3. ARTISTRY

A man showed up for a duel, armed with only a pencil and paper.
*DRAMATIC PAUSE*
He then proceeded to draw his weapon.

4. EDGY KIDS ONLY

Did you hear about the kidnapping at school?

Its ok, he woke up.

5. STICK (my personal favorite)

Whats brown, long, and sticky?

A stick.

And so, I leave you- to find jokes of your own, and to express your creativity vicariously
through yourself! Have fun with it :)