[Student Reporters] Why is Community Service Momentous
Chris Lim <11th, Korea Kent Foreign School>
It is widely known among students and parents that community service is an important factor that many students want to put in their portfolio for college admission. However not many know about the influences and effects of community service. What exactly does community service give us other than that?
Community service is a voluntary activity that does not pay. This is important for training young adults to get prepared before they become one of the members of the society. Through community service especially for students they are able to learn and obtain qualities of a good citizen as they are offering help to others.
Students are able to find the worth of their labor and learn responsibilities. Samar Hydoub a junior at Korea Kent Foreign School (KKFS) teaches English at Joongkok Welfare House and she said "Even though I was different from the young students they were only amused but didn't treat me differently. They followed along pretty well and I felt worthwhile of teaching English." Another student Hyo Lee a junior at KKFS said "Teaching is hard and requires great patience and responsibilities." "In Community service providing help to a person who is in need makes the volunteers to offer everything they have but expecting nothing in return. Though there are no rewards the act of volunteering itself is very meaningful" said Christine Chun a junior student at KKFS.
Community service may connect to student's future career. Laura Chung a junior at KKFS said "I tried to find community service activities that are related to my future career a math teacher. I was fortunate that the school had already offered a place for community service regarding teaching. It was also a great opportunity to learn how to get close with young students." Jason Lee a junior at KKFS had helped disabled people work and earn money at a Welfare center. Since Jason was willing to work in the business field helping them was a good chance for him to learn how difficult it is to get paid. "I was glad and proud to help the people who were having difficulties in working" said Jason. "It was also a good experience for my future career" he added.