Personally, this service-learning has been a ride for me. To be able to visit and personally experience what it is like for the less-fortunate, it is really an eye opener. In school, many of us are rather well-to-do and we often take simple things, such as books and clothes for granted. Through this journey, I have learnt to step in their shoes, and begin to appreciate the little, yet significant, things in life. Towards others, I feel that we need to show more respect one another. We are born in different ways and come from different backgrounds in school, but we should learn to appreciate one another's differences in order to mature in our youth.
The best part was the sale of ice creams to the school population to raise funds for the Down Syndrome Association (DSA). We went around, collecting orders from the various classes. It was fun, yet worthwhile as I felt that it was a part to play in serving the community. Many people bought the ice creams, we had fun selling them, as well!
In my adulthood, I would certainly volunteer my services to help the community. As Singaporeans, it is only right that we help one another, especially the less fortunate. i would encourage friends and family to take up community services as well. Simple, yet impactful deeds, can really change a person's life in ways you might have never imagined.
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