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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe Olympics were coordinated by LLC Advisor and PAL coordinator Jacki Doughtery. P As a coordinator, Doughtery assists the different LLCs and their PALs. A PAL stands for \u201cpeer academic leader.\u201d
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To become a PAL, forms were sent out to students who have been involved with a learning community before. They were able to show interest in becoming a PAL and pick an LLC they were interested in being a leader for. After all forms were received, PALs were chosen.
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The role of a PAL is to assist an LLC. This can be anything from planning programs to do with their LLC, being there for them as a support system, assisting a faculty coordinator, and so much more.
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To bring together PALs and students, the LLC Olympics were created.
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\u201cThe purpose of the Olympics is to rule which LLC is the best. However, we do hope it is a way for people to have fun and have pride in their own community,\u201d Doughtery said. \u201cWe also hope it serves as a way for students to intermingle with other learning communities.\u201d
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The Olympics were originally planned to take place during Welcome Weekend. They were postponed to serve as a stress reliever between busy schedules.
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The olympics showcased different activities such as \u201cShips and Sailors,\u201d \u201cFHSU Trivia,\u201d and a \u201cRiff Off.\u201d First through third-place teams won a T-shirt as a prize.
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The event was a great opportunity for students within the LLC program.
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The event also served as a great opportunity for PALs to not only expand their leadership skills, but also continue to grow closer to their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI liked the olympics, because it gave me the opportunity to participate with my students and also continue to expand my experience as a leader,\u201d said PAL Jennifer Gonzalez. \u201cMy LLC also got second, which was pretty cool.\u201d
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\u201cThe Olympics were a great way to have fun with other LLC members while taking a break from studying,\u201d said LLC Member Mya McDonald. \u201cI really enjoyed the games we played, and I thought they helped us bond better as a community. I played with my LLC, Nightinggale Power, and we won as a team.\u201d
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Overall, the olympics provided many bonding experiences for both LLC members and students.
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