The prospect of spending 3 straight hours with a group of elderly folks who well, share little in common with me, is fairly depressing. Whilst I knew my responsibilities in helping the community and the benefits that come along with it, I wasn't exactly looking forward to the service learning project. Who would have thought that after my first day i would already have a complete change in mindset and find myself having fun instead.
There are 3 things that contributed to my change in perception. Firstly, it was the look on the faces of the old folks. From those who were truly intrigued by the fascinating functions of the ipad to those who were thrilled just to be conversing with the students, it was this happiness and positivity that beamed from their eyes which touched me. Secondly, it was the satisfaction that filled me upon teaching them about the ipad. Knowledge goes a long way and I was glad to be passing it on to the old folks. Finally, the stories which some of the old folks shared with me. Whether it was about their children or their daily activities, they spoke so passionately that I was pleased to be listening to them. Especially when they gave me useful pieces of advice.
I must say however that I had almost nothing negative to bring out of this experience. So from all the positive experiences, I have built a stronger connection with helping the community and most importantly, an understanding behind my actions. All in all, I hope this will inspire me to continue aiding the community in various ways as my life progresses.
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