Service Learning reflection

     So far, for service-learning opportunities, I have only attended the orientation for service learning. The service learning orientation provided information on what the service-learning model is, how it relates to service learning class, and what can be done to help communities around the area. I actually just sat in a room while I listened to an explanation of service-learning classes,
     This experience has helped me become cognizant of the benefits of a service-learning class. A class such as this can help adjust my perspective on current social issues and also issues plaguing the local community. Also, the service-learning aspect provides something else to the class instead of just having an orthodox academic approach. I now have the opportunity to learn from a social and academic perspective about certain subjects.
     Service learning has helped me in so many ways already. It has taught me that I can be a factor in changing the community for the better and also realizing that I can work with others to solve several social problems. It has also helped learn about myself wanting to help others in need and to want to work with others to solve whatever problems are at hand.
     I have learned several things about Asheville that I would have never learned without the presentation that I attended. Every city or community has something in need of improvement and I can help improve something in that community. Also, Asheville has many wonderful opportunities to help others.
    My service learning goals for the future are to be more active in my hours and actually do something by now. I hope to help improve the community and also learn very important life skills in the future. I am also deciding if I would like to attend another service learning class to graduate with honors.