Interview 3

• What role has CAS experiences played in my holistic education?

CAS forced me to think outside the box and do things that were uncomfortable for me. Through my CAS experience, I have had the opportunity to explore my strengths and latent talents throughout the previous two years, as well as to assist my community become a better place. My CAS project was one of the most effective methods for me to learn about leadership skills and put my physics and business management expertise to practice. We were unable to complete this project because to Covid 19, but I feel that throughout this time, my team and I learned a lot about each other and our community.

• What did I discover about myself, others, and the community?

CAS offered me the space to confront my concerns while also assisting me in developing an understanding of myself in respect to the CAS learning outcomes. During my CAS Service experience, I learned how to be a risk taker and a kind person. During my CAS project, I learned to be a communicator and an open-minded person who would evaluate every possible course of action and collaborate with group members. Throughout my CAS services, I learned how our community relies on future generations for assistance, and how it is our responsibility to assist and give to our community through their most difficult time, which is the influence of covid 19.

• What has been the impact of the experiences for me?

Overall, the CAS experiences have been a positive boost to learning and self-discovery. Personally, I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of people who have assisted me in my quest to express myself and my interests. The implementation of an awareness programme on such a delicate topic has had a significant influence on the community in which I live, as well as motivated other students to confront additional topics. As a result, I've gained a lot of inspiration and confidence to take on additional initiatives in the future.

• How can I apply what I have learnt in other life situations?

All of the activities would help me keep active and healthy. These exercises improved my stamina and sparked my interest in sports and fitness. As a result, later in life, it will allow me to have more alternatives and will prevent me from being forced to pick pathways just because I lack experience. Furthermore, learning new things enhances cognitive functioning, which in turn improves my mental health, which has a direct influence on the decisions I make in my life.

• One Suggestion to make CAS more impactful in KIS?

I don't have any recommendations for making CAS more effective in KIS because I was unable to investigate the matter because to Covid 19, therefore I can't pass judgement on it.