Trip to Lohegaon School

Trip to Lohegaon school:

As a service activity, I went to a school in Lohegaon, Pune with my classmates. We went to the school in order to educate the less privileged children about the H1N1 “swine flu” virus. I went and posted fliers around the school about the dangers and precautions to take to prevent catching the virus. I wanted to educate less privileged children about a serious problem that India, especially the city of Pune, was facing, in the hope that an educated youth would be able to take the necessary precautions and help limit the spread of the virus.

My expectations were met by this activity. The students of the school responded well to our talks, and at the end of the activity they applauded us and thanked us with a song. The activity was fulfilling.

There was some difficulty that was encountered, as there was a slight language barrier. The children did not know English, but they did understand Hindi, a language I am comfortable with. They only spoke, however, in Marathi, a language I am not well-versed with. With the help of some of my classmates and teachers, I was able to communicate effectively with the children.

I learnt that I should use my knowledge in order to benefit other people, especially if it will help improve society. The activity was also good for my school, as the school engaged in activities promoting community development.

My achieved learning outcomes were:
1: Undertaken new challenges
2: Worked collaboratively with others
3: Engaged with issues of global importance
4: Considered the ethical implications of their actions