This was our last week of the service learning component of our exp 201 class. We handed out certificates to all of the kids for all of their hard work. When reflecting back on what they have done and how much they have accomplished and grown individually and as a team it really astonishes me. We had to write on the back of each certificate 3 things we think the kids excelled in and 1 thing we think they need to improve on. The 1^st week I could have pointed out 3 things the kids need to improve and 1 thing they did well, but by the end of the program when we had to write on these certificates, it was so easy to fill out what they did well throughout the program, but for some kids it was so hard to think of even one thing they need to improve. We handed out the certificates and talked to the kids about the program in our small teams. When I was talking to my kids I was really surprised to hear how much they enjoyed the program and wanted us to keep coming back. I didn’t think we had that much of an impact on them. Right before I left the elementary school all the kids were giving us hugs and saying bye. It was so sad knowing that we would not be coming back next week. I am glad we all went threw this experience together. I think by doing so, us as an expos class have also grown as a team in many ways. We all expressed how we felt threw these blog entires and responded to questions oehter people may have been having or problems we have been having with some kids. For example, I remember I posted a blog about how my group always finished the activity early and I did not know hwat to do with the remaining time. I had many people respond to my problem and give me ideas for a soulution. We even discussed it in class which helped also beucsae I got ideas form people who may not have had the chance to read my posting. I know I enjoyed this experience so mcuht aht I want to contine with the service learning center next semester.

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A great year I must say. The students did a wonderful job this year, I just hope that they will continue the great start.