3G Kenneth Low (19)
I truly believe that this character development education project is a very enriching experience. At first after watching videos of the needy, I only pitied people who were slightly unfortunate compared to myself, and then forget about it in time to come. However, this wonderful life experience has opened my eyes to the world, at least a new part of it. The memory images of me whilst assisting in this activities, organising books and such, still flash by my mind frame to frame as though they happened not too long ago. This left me in deep thought, on how I should cherish my current lifestyle and appreciate every privilege that was given to me with gratitude. Furthermore, after seeing how such trivial things our class did made a big difference for the people over at the Down Syndrome Association (DSA), I can now believe that every little contribution made towards the less fortunate means a great deal of help for them.
Worst things? I am glad to say that this trip to the DSA is by no means anything complicated, hateful, physically-taxing or time-exhausting. This eye opener has brought to me only the best of memories as our class, 3G, worked hand in hand, to not only make our visit a short one, but also a very enjoyable one as well. If there were any last regrets about this, it is that this session has come to an end. I wish for another opportunity to engage in such heart-warming activities that can not only bring joy to others, but also exercise our class cooperation skills and deepen our class bonding. I believe that I have not only learnt some physical skills, such as arranging items which I rarely have the chance to do so at home, but also learnt skills that can be taken along with me even up to the point I become an adult. Such skills include: Perseverance (When thinking of giving up, remember that you could always move another step while doing so), Charity/Considerate (One small bit of effort can make a whole difference/Extend a hand, expect a smile), teamwork (One pair of hands can only produce this much, but with a few more extra, the production and efficiency can be multiplied by thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much) and the such.
I believe I can continue to see myself engaging in such meaningful events in college and even in adulthood. I mean, why not? I sincerely believe my efforts were not in vain. It may not benefit me monetarily, but it does so right here in my heart. As they say, happiness is infectious and one can never have enough of it. Thus, helping others might actually reversely result in others helping me in more ways than one. I believe that this is a thought that would remain embedded deeply into me even if years go by, that is why I believe that I would still engage similar activities in the near future. Life is a journey, and this is what makes the journey so exciting and purposeful.
I truly believe that this character development education project is a very enriching experience. At first after watching videos of the needy, I only pitied people who were slightly unfortunate compared to myself, and then forget about it in time to come. However, this wonderful life experience has opened my eyes to the world, at least a new part of it. The memory images of me whilst assisting in this activities, organising books and such, still flash by my mind frame to frame as though they happened not too long ago. This left me in deep thought, on how I should cherish my current lifestyle and appreciate every privilege that was given to me with gratitude. Furthermore, after seeing how such trivial things our class did made a big difference for the people over at the Down Syndrome Association (DSA), I can now believe that every little contribution made towards the less fortunate means a great deal of help for them.
Worst things? I am glad to say that this trip to the DSA is by no means anything complicated, hateful, physically-taxing or time-exhausting. This eye opener has brought to me only the best of memories as our class, 3G, worked hand in hand, to not only make our visit a short one, but also a very enjoyable one as well. If there were any last regrets about this, it is that this session has come to an end. I wish for another opportunity to engage in such heart-warming activities that can not only bring joy to others, but also exercise our class cooperation skills and deepen our class bonding. I believe that I have not only learnt some physical skills, such as arranging items which I rarely have the chance to do so at home, but also learnt skills that can be taken along with me even up to the point I become an adult. Such skills include: Perseverance (When thinking of giving up, remember that you could always move another step while doing so), Charity/Considerate (One small bit of effort can make a whole difference/Extend a hand, expect a smile), teamwork (One pair of hands can only produce this much, but with a few more extra, the production and efficiency can be multiplied by thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much) and the such.
I believe I can continue to see myself engaging in such meaningful events in college and even in adulthood. I mean, why not? I sincerely believe my efforts were not in vain. It may not benefit me monetarily, but it does so right here in my heart. As they say, happiness is infectious and one can never have enough of it. Thus, helping others might actually reversely result in others helping me in more ways than one. I believe that this is a thought that would remain embedded deeply into me even if years go by, that is why I believe that I would still engage similar activities in the near future. Life is a journey, and this is what makes the journey so exciting and purposeful.
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