Blog #1-Service Learning?!

I have never heard that we had to do community service, or service learning, in college. I was pretty shocked when Ms. Sturgeon passed out the service learning contract. In the beginning, I did not like the idea of service learning. It was not because I did not want to contribute to the society and help out those who are in need, but it is just the fact that I am taking 18 units this semester, which is a full load for a full-time student. If I did not have much time to myself, then how am I supposed to make time for others? This was the first thing that popped in my head. I told myself, "Great. Another task added on to my to-do-list.” I considered service learning as an unpaid job that I was not in favor of doing. I could not wait until I was done with service learning, which I had to do for ten hours. The place was called the Alexandria House, which I have never heard of before, but interested me. I was given a brochure of the Alexandria House and learned that it was a place where women and children are sheltered because they have been abused in the past and need help recovering from the horrible events. “Wow,” I thought. They are doing a nice thing for these people. I wondered what I can do to help these women. The, Ms. Sturgeon said that we are teaching the English as Second Language (ESL) students. I love teaching English and any other subjects, and this opportunity allowed me to express my passion for teaching. Ever since I was young, I helped my sister with her homework and played a role as her “tutor.” This was when I realized that I was wrong in thinking that it was going to be dull and exhausting experience. It would actually be a rewarding volunteer experience.