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Q. What is the single most important thing your service-learning experience did for you?
A. It gave me the opportunity to become more aware of the social issues that are not being addressed by our political leaders in our community…

A. It boosted my confidence.

A. As an Education student it gave me a much greater appreciation for what a teacher has to go through with lesson preparation and classroom management.

A. It helped me realize that I am important and have something to offer.

Q. Will you be taking a service-learning course again?
A. I hope so. This program really helped me learn about myself and the classroom.

Q. What were the main benefits of doing this service-learning program?
A. You might think that you are there to teach them but they're really teaching you. 3rd graders are eager to learn and if you don't keep them in check the questions snowball quickly.

Q. What were the main benefits of doing this service-learning program?
A. Being able to work with the students. I've never taught before this, and it was awesome to get the opportunity to be able to do it.

Other general comments:

It is so important to be out in the real world. Theories are just that, theories. Applying them to real life is essential to having a deep understanding of a concept.

It was great to give back! An awesome feeling!

It helps you learn about being a leader.

I learned a lot about social and cultural differences.