So, there’s another one that I forgot about…if it even counts anymore, that is…haha
But the enrichment workshop was okay. The video was long and sort of boring but I generally agreed with everything he said. About love, doing good and being kind and all. The question time was very dry, however.
The Enrichment workshop was a great experience. I learned a lot about why it is important to help out the community and volunteer. When one volunteers or does something good for others, it makes one happier. When I volunteered at the 10K swim in September, It was a great experience. I was able to motivate swimmers to finish the race, and help then as they cross the finish line. During the school year, I work with kids at an after school program. This is a job and not a volunteer program however it still makes me happy when I’m helping kids do their homework. As well as doing homework with them I also play different games with them, tutor them, and take them swimming. As hectic as the day may be, the kids always have huge smiles on their faces when I help them out, and that always makes me happy at the end of the day.
The enrichment workshop presented to us by Dr. Stephen from Stony Brook University was very informative and interesting. Ever since I was a young kid, I always loved volunteering and especially helping out others. Not only do you feel good after volunteering, you also love to see other people happy because of your effort. I’ve volunteered many times in my life. But the most memorable volunteer activities that stood out to me the most was the after- school activities I performed in clubs during my years in high school. The video presented by Dr. Stephen showed us how to live a happy and healthier lifestyle. He told us to always overcome negative aspects in life and to always move toward a positive attitude. I am looking forward to volunteering many more times throughout my upcoming years in college. It will definitely promote a happier and healthier life for not only me, but for others as well.
-Mo
The enrichment workshop was very entertaining. Volunteering not only brings smile to the faces of the people you help, but it also leads you to a happier and healthier life. In the video, Stephen said that certain illnesses like asthma can be suppressed by volunteering. In my life, I’ve volunteered twice, and both cases was because I had to, for school. I’m definitely going to try to volunteer more if it does promote a healthier life. What surprised me was the fact that after watching the video, Stephen stood up and was actually there the whole time. He’s funny and informative, and probably inspired a lot of people to volunteer, like me.
-Vincent Wang
The enrichment workshop was interesting. We were asked if we liked our experience with New York Cares. Personally, i loved when i volunteered with New York Cares. I love working with other people as well as meeting other people. Other than that, it was just a great experience and great view (it was a swimming event by the Hudson river). I would definitely volunteer for another event in the near future. Also, at the workshop we watched this video where basically it explained how although it seems as if the world is crashing in on you, there is always a way out. It kind of describes my current situation. This semester has been extremely stressful and i am still adapting to this new environment. But i know i will be free, at least for a bit after this semester ends and it will get better along the way. The enrichment workshop was definitely inspirational. The man also expressed how interacting with others can lead to happiness.
Yesterday’s enrichment workshop was nice. The guy stood in front of us to speak his mind and I thought It was pretty cool. I can agree to his statement about how helping others is the best thing to do. How going to do something for someone is probably the best feeling in the world as well. I try to follow his exact footstep as well even though I mostly fail I go to sleep thinking I tried at least. I have been told to try and help others at all times ever since I was born so it’s nothing new to me. Just that I would rather sleep because sometimes I am in a bad mood. Fro was fun.
By attending the enrichment workshop on values and benefits of service, I learned about unfamiliar benefits to helping others. Not only is volunteering a nice way to help and give back to others, but according to Dr. Stephen Post, providing your service to others is also good for your health! He emphasized love and with other scientists created studies on unlimited love. He is convinced that people who give are much happier than others and also live longer. Studies and surveys show that volunteering helps people feel stronger and healthier. Researchers have actually conducted a study where they interviewed 12 year olds and about 100 of them said they wanted to help humanity. The researchers then went on and followed the kids who said they want to help the world and studies showed they had lower levels of heart disease, diabetes, and asthma. Most of these kids have lived up to their late 90s. I was surprised that there are real surveys to prove these claims and overall I think the enrichment workshop motivated me to volunteer whenever I can.
-Niloy Asian
The workshop yesterday taught me that being a good citizen and giving would make me live a longer and healthier life. They’re less depressed, stressed, and have less diseases. I rarely do community service, but I think I should start volunteering more if this is the case. It seems that people who volunteer and enjoy doing it live more passionate lives. Dr. Stephen also talks about “unlimited love,” which I think is a very idealistic concept, but a good one nonetheless. He talks about how people should love sick people, people in hospital, the less fortunate, etc. Is it possible to even love strangers? He also brings up the point that forgiveness and self-control leads to happiness, which I agree with, and can personally work on. So from this workshop, I learned that I may not be living life life to the fullest, but I can start doing so by volunteering and making a difference.