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Since my last entry I've been to the tutoring center only twice. It's been really hard to find times to go in to help. The center now usually closes at 3:00, so I have to miss one of my classes in order to get a few hours completed. As of now I have a total of 5 hours completed, which isn't near enough. Hopefully I'll be able to help for a few hours this Friday. I talked to the coordinator and I might be able to chaperon a field trip for next week. I think that would actually be a really fun experience.

The last couple times there have only been a few students that showed up, and they rarely need help. Usually its just a question here and there, nothing major. Maybe it's because I arrive later in the day. I don't know. They're usually pretty friendly though, and it's eye-opening for me to see how teens living in a different area compare to people I went to high school with. In some aspects they are completely opposite, and when it comes to some things they are very similar. I like being able to interact with teens who are a little younger than me, so I can help them through things that I've already experienced, but old enough for me to connect with. Even though getting hours in to fill the community service requirement for my architecture class has been a definite set-back, its still rewarding to lend a hand when someone needs a little extra help.

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So far, I've only completed one full hour of community service.

The day that I went was actually pretty interesting. There were only a few students there working on their homework, and although no one needed much help, but it was nice too see everyones different personalities. One of the students talked with me about her participation in a group for poets who went to a big competition for reciting poetry. I can honestly say that I've never met anyone my age with an aptitude for poetry and her recitation was really heartfelt. Everyone seemed comfortable and open with each other and it was a friendly environment.

I've been having some problems with scheduling times to volunteer. With the Augsburg Fairview Academy they only need volunteers during the high school day, which coincides with my school day. The only time I'm able to help is on Fridays at 3:00 or, if I skip one of my classes, I can get there at 1:00 and the students leave at 4:00. They have also had a few Fridays off and the tutoring session was canceled once. I looked to see if any other organizations had any openings that I could volunteer at also, but I was unable to get a hold of them. Hopefully I'll be able to get enough hours in for the class.

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