I actually like service projects. It makes me feel accomplished that I did something good for somebody else. My classmates and I had to do a service project for English Comp, just like the rest of you. I had signed up for the one that was at these apartments in Raymond on Thursday. We were supposed to play with kids and stuff. I really like kids, so I thought it would be pretty cool. Plus, it was only supposed to last 2 hours.
I figured there would only be a few people there to play with a bunch of kids. It was the complete opposite. When I first got there, there were about 20 students to one kid. Seriously, there was only one kid. As soon as I noticed this, I started thinking how I was going to profile a kid when there was only one and everybody (for the most part) was playing for him. Others were just standing off to the side and I have to be honest, I was one of them. I didn't know what to do with just one kid.
I stayed there for about an hour and left early. A few more kids showed up but not enough where there were enough for all of the students. This discouraged me and I felt like my experience was just a waste. We were made to do this service project but I feel like this should be optional. The students who want to do the service projects should volunteer. The ones who don't want to shouldn't have to participate in these projects. I honestly think this would create a better experience for those who want to be there since there would be less of them and more kids to play with and profile.
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Hey TJ, sorry your service project didn't work out so well. I agree that they should be optional, and maybe you will have another chance that will prove to be a better experience. I hope and pray that you will find a place that fits for you academically and spiritually concerning school whether it be UA, MC, or somewhere else that God leads you. You are very gifted and I believe God will use you wherever you are led to go. God Bless You as you seek His will.
yeah i had the same one, I felt as if i had blown that time. that day i was really busy and did not have time to stand around and do nothing, so i agree, i did not get anything out of it
Yeah, I was also there and it was boring at first but then Andrew and I played football with some of them so that helped pass the time. But I do agree with you.
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