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Are you a ‘Tough Guy’?

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Juliet Gordon Student Contributor, Durham University
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Charlotte Bailey Student Contributor, Durham University
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Danae Constantine Student Contributor, Durham University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Durham chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

2 minute guide to Tough Guy

Why Tough Guy?

  • Set ourselves a challenge
  • Raise money for charity
  • Get involved with DUCK

How we prepared

  • Snapchat motivation
  • Go on long runs in the cold
  • Bought the right clothing: swimming caps
  • Mentally prepared ourselves!
  • Watched scary videos on YouTube
  • LOTS of food

Experience

  • Freezing cold
  • Camping in a barn the night before
  • Muddy
  • Good teammates are essential!

 

Post Tough Guy

  • Sense of achievement
  • Bruises
  • Hypothermia
  • Horrendous facebook photos
  • Lots of washing
Hey! I am a second year student at Durham University studying Sociology and Anthropology. I love writing and spending time with people and so cannot wait to start a HerCampus Chapter at Durham.