3G Tan Li Heng (30)

Tan Li Heng 3G Victoria School

 

・         How has the service-learning experience changed my thinking, attitudes, and actions towards others, myself and the community?

I did not attend any service learning sessions but would make amends by attending the upcoming service learning activity. I believe that service-learning would be a fun and enriching experience which would make me realize that there are other less fortunate people who are waiting for our help. Furthermore, it would also be able to make me cherish the little things in life, and not take them for granted.

 

 

・         What stands out as the best or worst thing that happened to you in your service learning experience? What did you learn from these experiences?

 

In the past, I used to attend many service learning projects such as going to the spca (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and to the old folks home which was organized by my primary school teachers.  The trip to the old folks home when I was in primary 5, allowed me to widen my view towards how the inconsiderate people in the society, treated their parents or relatives that once showered them with love and care. It was very saddening whilst I heard some of the old folks grumbling about how their children have neglected them.

 

On the other hand, I tried my best to entertain them by playing some board games and chatting with them. I shared most of my time with a cheerful teochew uncle who  was grinning from ear to ear whilst we chat and played Chinese  chess. It was certainly memorable as he told me his miserable past and taught me the different virtues in life which I would never forget.

 

・         Do you see yourself staying involved in the community during your college and adult years? Why or why not?

Yes, I would certainly be more involved in the community as I know the importance of helping others.

I would encourage my family members to join me too as it would be enriching, and most importantly cultivate one's care for others.