1) How did your community service work help the community?

–On October 14th and 15th my team and volunteered to help out in an Asian tournament at the school. We had to control the clock, concession stand, scores and books.

2) What were your initial reactions upon hearing that you would be engaging in a community service project?

-At first I didn’t want to do it because it was too early in the morning for me and I thought it would of been boring.

3) How did it make you feel to give your time and energy to others?

–It was okay. I didn’t feel any type of way because they weren’t less fortunate.

4) What did you learn about yourself, the people around you, and the service site?

-I learned that I was actually willing to help other people and that the other people around me were happy to be there and able to help out.

5) What stands out as the best/ or most trying experiences that occured while engaging
in your community service?

-The best part about  engaging in this community service is that I got to watch some exciting basketball games.

6) How did engaging in this project relate to your education and the larger issues in society?

-We were able to provide food to other people so it was like giving to those that were in need.

7) How did your experience relate to the “Leadership and Service” session?

8 ) How has your community service experience changed your attitude, thinking, and
actions towards yourself, others, the community, and community service work as a whole?

-This action of community service made me think about how it is important to help other people because they may be in need. There is also a reward in helping others and that is feeling good about yourself and what you did to help.

9) How has your community service experience impacted you personally? What is
the most important thing you learned about yourself through this experience?

-I learned that I am a patient person and I know how to be optimistic in certain situations.

10) Were you satisfied with your experience overall? Why or Why not?

-I was satisfied with this experience because it was actually fun and I was able to do it with my basketball team.

11) Do you see yourself staying involved in community service
during your college and adult years? Why or Why not?

-Yes I believe that I will stay involved in community service because my mother is involved in a lot of community service and I would like to follow her.

12) Sum up your service-learning experience in a one-two sentence headline.

Its better to give than to receive.