Cleaning a neglected bathroom honed my teamwork skills during a semester-long volunteer project in my sophomore year. In Small Group Communication, my team of six chose 7 Hills, an organization supporting the homeless. I coordinated our efforts, and we tackled the grimy bathrooms. We divided tasks based on strengths and completed the job using a “divide and conquer” strategy. This experience taught me the importance of communication, strategic task allocation, and leveraging diverse strengths. The bonds formed during this project highlighted the impact of effective teamwork and led to lasting friendships.