How has the service-learning experience changed my thinking, attitudes, and actions towards others, myself and the community?
Our class CE project is a simple yet a meaningful one. It is to throw used plastic into the Reycling bins. Normally, anyone including would have thrown their bottles in the rubbish bin. I would have never bothered about the long-term effects of this irresponsible act till we were assigned this project to do. As well known plastic is a non-biodegradable waste. As such, it cannot be broken down by natural decomposers. In the end these wastes end up land fills or seas poisoning the land and the oceans. Countless livings die because of the plastic wastes. This project taught the valuable lesson of saving the environment for our future generations.
What stands out as the best or worst thing that happened to you in your service learning experience? What did you learn from these experiences?
Best thing: I had great fun with my classmates while we worked to to complete this assignment. I really cherish these good memories
Worst thing: Despite my class being the role model for this idea, students from other classes continued to litter and throw their plastic bottles in the rubbish bins although we told them to leave them in the recycle bins.
I have learnt that some people are not aware of the negative effects of throwing their plastic bottle in the rubbish bins. They should be corrected with awareness campaigns on the negative effects of plastic.
Do you see yourself staying involved in the community during your college and adult years? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. Our lives are full of opportunities and staying involved with the community shapes our society. We, as Singaporeans, have a part to play- saving the environment for future generations. Doing projects may be not so significant in the real world, but it goes a long way in saving the environment. Also, by staying involved with the community sets an example to fellow citizens of Singapore to raise their awareness about being involved with the community. Soon, everyone from young to old would be playing their part for the community.
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