The following are comments made during junior/senior project panel interviews:
"It allows us to develop ourselves outside of academics and perhaps learn what you want to do"- S.K.
"rewarding, teaches you the life skills you will need"- A.H.
"It's good to have that feeling of putting other people before yourself."-A.B.
"I see the ability to volunteer as a privilege."- G.S
"You never know the effects your actions will have in the future."- B.V.
"Service-learning is a great tool to explore things for your future. " - R.A.
"It is a fulfilling way to learn more about yourself and build skills while helping others."- J.B.
"We should always look to get as many different perspectives as we can. The norm here is very different five miles down the road."- S. B.
"Follow your passions."- T.N.
"Be humble. Get out of your way and help others."- M.C
"I was one of those kids who didn't see the point. But once I started I realized I got something too. I had never had other kids look up to me."- B.L.
"You get so much more from giving than receiving."- C.C.
"You feel accomplished when you see the impact you are making."- M.H.
"I didn't realize how good it would feel."- S.J.
"Look at the bigger picture not as a requirement. Give back to places that have influenced you."- M.D.
"I really enjoy volunteering. It gets me out of my comfort zone and helps others. It is a reward both ways."- R.S.
"The joy I get helping others is greater than the joy of just sitting at home. It is important to see the value in helping- it is not about you."- A,G.
"It humbles you."- L.K.
" It prepares you for being a citizen showing you how to contribute to the community and in a job setting."- A.K.
"It allows you to engage with your community and engage in situations you may face in the future. It also makes you grateful for what you have." -T. R.