by Hunter Bargo (with Josh Crawford)
Odyssey of the Mind, otherwise known as OM, is a creative problem-solving program
in schools all over the world. In OM, you are presented with multiple problems that you
can choose from and compete with other schools by solving the problem as efficiently
and creatively as possible. There is also a spontaneous portion of the competition to see
how each team compares under a strict time limit to complete certain tasks. OM is a great
way to express your artistic abilities, creativity, and imagination. The whole program is about
thinking outside of the box and letting your imagination run free. It can really show how
anything is possible when you are in the right mindset.
in schools all over the world. In OM, you are presented with multiple problems that you
can choose from and compete with other schools by solving the problem as efficiently
and creatively as possible. There is also a spontaneous portion of the competition to see
how each team compares under a strict time limit to complete certain tasks. OM is a great
way to express your artistic abilities, creativity, and imagination. The whole program is about
thinking outside of the box and letting your imagination run free. It can really show how
anything is possible when you are in the right mindset.
I have been a part of Barbourville’s OM team for 3 years, and it has given me so
many fun memories and opened the door to tons of once in a lifetime experiences.
For me, OM has been a way for me to really express who I am and to be myself.
Last year, our team won state and got the opportunity to compete at the world finals.
It was easily one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had. We got to talk
to people from schools all over the world and learn about the many different types of
cultures. I met someone from almost every state and got to talk to them about how they
solved the same problem we did but in their own unique ways. It was an eye-opening
experience for me, and it really showed me how creative people can be. I made many
friends from other countries, including China. They actually brought over a bunch of
really cool Chinese antique items that they gifted us, such as scrolls and pens.
many fun memories and opened the door to tons of once in a lifetime experiences.
For me, OM has been a way for me to really express who I am and to be myself.
Last year, our team won state and got the opportunity to compete at the world finals.
It was easily one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had. We got to talk
to people from schools all over the world and learn about the many different types of
cultures. I met someone from almost every state and got to talk to them about how they
solved the same problem we did but in their own unique ways. It was an eye-opening
experience for me, and it really showed me how creative people can be. I made many
friends from other countries, including China. They actually brought over a bunch of
really cool Chinese antique items that they gifted us, such as scrolls and pens.
OM has been a life-changing experience for me that I would do a million times over.
From opportunities such as getting to show off our imagination and creativity to
meeting new people and making friends all over the world, OM is something truly
special that everyone should get to experience. I would highly recommend to
everyone to join the OM team and make some of the best memories you will ever have.
From opportunities such as getting to show off our imagination and creativity to
meeting new people and making friends all over the world, OM is something truly
special that everyone should get to experience. I would highly recommend to
everyone to join the OM team and make some of the best memories you will ever have.
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