23rd of January

Today was the First day of my Service Learning. I woke up at 6 in the morning. I was supposed to be at campus at 10am, but since I take public transportation everyday, I have to get up extra early so I won;t be late. It was a very cold, windy, and cloudy day, and I was hoping it wouldn't rain, and it didn't thank goodness.

I arrived at campus at 9am and went to see Mrs. Sharon. Since I was way too early, I decided to assist her with delivering some food supplies at a nearby church, and went to pick up some groceries for our Service later.

We went back to campus and when all of us were complete, we started on preparing the food supplies, such as fruits, sandwiches, desserts, noodles, and beverages such as hot chocolates, sodas, and water.

Then we went to several locations around the city to handout food, drinks, and some clothing for protection against the cold weather.

On my first service learning, at first I was anxious, and didn't know what to expect. But after today, I learned, and actually enjoyed it.

Today, I experienced an epiphany. It made me see things differently. Seeing people living on the streets, without a home, no extra clothing, no food, no work, made me appreciate what I have, and see how lucky I am. I also learned that things are not what they seem, and not all people in need are the same, and some actually looks and dresses like the rest of us. I encountered people from different walks of life today. All shapes, all sizes, different ethnicities. each with a story to tell. They're actually one of the nicest people I've met.

Overall, my first day was good. It was eye-opening, and it felt good seeing other people smile and knowing that the reason of that smile is the simple good acts you have did that made their day.

My Service Learning

I enrolled on English 98 this quarter. And one of the requirements to be able to pass this course is to engage in Service Learning. It is a combination of community service, and academic learning, with a reflection to oneself.

Mrs. Sharon Stultz, the Program Manager of Service Learning, gave us an Orientation about this activity, it's meaning, it's purpose, and what to expect. She gave us a list of Service Learning Site options on which it's up to us to decide which suits us best, and which fits our schedules.

My chosen Service Learning is called "Campus Kitchen Project" - Street Outreach.
This is one of the many programs of Center for Service-Learning at Everett Community College.

On this program, students assist with the preparation and serving of meals to the needy in our community. We all meet on College Campus every Saturday at 10am to prepare 40 lunches, beverages, and a variety of basic needs supplies for Street Outreach. Then we walk around several areas all over the city to hand out food, and interact with people who spend their time on the streets. We serve the homeless, disabled, youth, and families with young children