Oh man this semester flew by soo fast! I only have one more visit to L.A.R.A to finish my volunteering program. I fell kind of bad not going back to see all the people I worked with again. I'm tempted to sign up for it again next semester, but that would be a terrible idea because I will be soo loaded with classes. I'm really gonna miss everyone there. They were soo nice and interesting to talk to. I loved hearing their stories. Each person had a fascinating story about how they came to the United States and why they were trying to learn English. This program really helped me see the Lafayette coming from another perspective. After having moved to Lafayette I've discovered that living here isn't enough if you really want to find out more about the poeple who live here or the social climate of the community, volunteering at community centers like this one is vital to process of getting to know your community members.
I really appreciate everything L.A.R.A. is trying to do for the community and all the resources it offers to the community members. I'm so happy I got to be a part of this program. At first I was upset that we were required to have service hours for this class but know I see the true purpose behind the hours. It was to get each student to realize the importance of service and how it connects the community on a personal level and teaches use how service is vital to a healthy community.
I agree, this semester if flying by so fast. It is so hard to believe that I have already been here at Purdue for three months! I love it so much here and I think that is honestly why it is going by so fast. My classes are very difficult, but I expected nothing less than that from going to such a prestigious college like Purdue. I have wanted to come here my entire life, and being here right now is honestly such a dream come true for me. My dad came here and I love the idea that I am following in his footsteps while also making some new footsteps of my own. These three months have been such a great experience for me, and if this is how college is going to be forever then I do not know if I may even want to leave from this place.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same exact way about my service! I'm fortunate enough to not have to sign up for my place of service, I can just go in whenever I feel like it as long as I call a little ahead of time. But even though I'm finally finished with my hours as well I know that I'm going to be back there in due time. I feel like a lot of the students in our class have grown at least a little attached to their service work place. I can't believe this semester is almost over either! But as fulfilling as all of this service work was I do feel like I can probably speak for the whole class when I say that not having to do thirty hours next semester will certainly help lighten the work load. However, I also feel like the service work has taught us all so much and our service learning may have began with this class, but it probably won't end here!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! It seems like only last week we were given the assignment to find a service partner and start volunteering. This semester has absolutely flown by; I hardly know where the time has gone. I feel great that I’m done with my service project but not in an ‘I’m so glad it’s over with’ sort of way. It’s more of a ‘I’m glad I was able to help out and contribute something great’ sort of way. I’ve told my service partner to keep in touch with me and that I would be more than glad to help out again. I think you should definitely sign up to help again. It’s such a rewarding experience and you’re helping so many people. If you can’t help out over the semester I would definitely do it over the summer or, if you don’t live around here, find something similar to do at home.
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