For our service learning Project, we went to APSN Delta Senior School to play sports with the students there. When the class were told about our trip to the Delta School, there were lots of different reaction in the class. At that moment, I felt that it was not a problem for me as i was a volunteer there before a few years back. As soon as school had ended, we brought all the necessary equipments for floorball, soccer and basketball and boarded the bus.
When we reached the school, as usual i was being teased by my friends, i feel awkward as there were lots of stares coming from all directions at the entrance. I was appointed as one of the in-charge of floorball and had to explain and teach them the rules of the game. I doubt any of them were listening as they were curiously playing with the stick so i decided to guide them while playing. They showed alot of energy and passion for the game and i see a few potential floorball players. We were told to give in to them as it was their first time playing that sports but I feel that we might not beat them even if did not give chance. Me and Nigel make a good friend at that school which i forgot his name already. He was randomly waving to the public and many of them were staring back, feeling embarrassed, i walked away. I made a lot of friends there especially one fella that keep singing his tamil songs to me. The whole day ended with taking of group photos and home-sweet-home.
The service Learning was definitely life-changing for me. I realized that there are many unfortunate people living out there, they may be born with disabilities but they still live with a optimistic life.We should not be scared of them or looked down on them, they are talented too. In future, I wish to continue contributing back to the society and participate more in these projects. This is because I will be able to help the needy people and at the same time, mature in terms of my thinking and actions in the process. All these valuable lessons and experiences will definitely be rewarding to me and my classmates that helped out.
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