This weekend, I spoke to one of my sorority sisters, Lena, about this volunteer program she does called “Bucknell Buddies”. Twice a week, she volunteers at an after school program at Meadow View Town Homes. There, she helps underprivileged kids with their homework and plays with them until their parents can pick them up after work. She has been volunteering there since her first semester Freshman year, and as a current Junior, she told me how much of an impact this club has had on her. This inspired me to sign up for the club and go at least once a week. I haven’t been able to go yet this week due to my course schedule, but I plan on going after our class on Thursday!
In the Inspiration article, it discusses how all work and no play is counter intuitive. Instead, having a “playful view allows us to view the world in a different way” (21). As a college student, I am constantly doing work and having little time to relax. Taking time out of my day to literally play with children is a change from my current environment and routine. I am excited to see what comes from my experience on Thursday and for the strong connections to the kids I will make that Lena gushed so much about.
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