Jason – “I felt I was to contribute to the children’s learning of the English language in addition to being a positive role model. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the children, and seeing their academic growth. I gained a further appreciation for the life I live back home and the opportunities that may or may not be available to others in less fortunate circumstances.”
Sanya – “Usually the day consisted of arriving around 8am at the Social Development Centre and helping the kids get ready for school. This entailed helping them put on their uniforms properly and walking them to school. Also, I would sometimes stay and watch their morning assembly. Then around 3.30pm the kids would come back from school and work on their homework. I would assist those that needed help and afterwards we would play soccer or basketball.
I felt that just spending time with the kids and helping them out with their English I contributed somewhat to their education. I felt that I gained experience working with kids and I now know what great responsibility one has to be a good role model when children are involved. I was always interested in specializing in pediatrics so it definitely helps to have experience working with kids. I definitely felt that my help was needed at the Social Development Center. Even though it is a small orphanage the children really craved attention and it was nice to have one on one time with the kids that really needed it.”
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