DofE made me realise how much I was actually capable of, it made me believe in myself. I completed all three awards with injuries and this is truly what has made me become the person I am today. I owe a lot to the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, not only improve my fitness and communication but also my mindset in difficult situations. Not only pushing myself to my own abilities but helping my team push themselves to. Giving back to the community is something that I have carried on since my time in the scheme, and is something that I might not have had the confidence to do without it. The qualities you gain from completing any stage of these awards are ones that are irreplaceable and I can whole heartedly say that they are not gained anywhere else. Theses awards are life changing and I would not change the hours of expedition pain for anything.