Service Learning: Week #4
This week was spent on My Life Plan again. While the students were working on their surveys, I walked around in case they had any questions. Most of them didn't have any technical questions that I could answer, nor did any of them initiate any "college life" questions that Greg suggested they ask Brenna and me. So, I weaved in and out of little conversations with them. Two stuck out in my mind that gave me insight to the hardships that these kids are dealing with. One girl was wearing a volleyball letter jacket, so I was talking to her about going to some volleyball camps this summer. She said, "I can't afford it." I asked another young man what his plans were after high school. He talked for a while how he already had plans about going into the Air Force. I asked him a general question if his dad or any relatives in the armed forces that influenced his decision. He said, "I never met my dad." These kids don't have a lot, but they have dreams. I feel lucky to have always been able to afford going to a summer volleyball camp or talking to my dad whenever I want to; talking to these kids put it in perspective and made me realize what I take for granted. However, I my hope for them is that they don't rule out going to college just because they don't have the funds.