How has Service Learning changed me?

I think it is evident from reading my blogs throughout the last 3 semesters that providing health care services to those who are underserved and underprivileged is a priority for me.  I started with Service Learning 11 years ago and have continued my commitment. I have used myself as an example many times for justification of the betterment that one person, one encounter, can influence future opportunities.  From one Service Learning project 11 years ago I have brought about change in serving those in my community that are underserved ever since.  From that one chance Service Learning opportunity children have continued to benefit from interaction with nursing students, the Head Start organization benefits from having the students there to assist, nursing students at the basic nursing education level of LPN are expanding their self-awareness through their own Service Learning opportunities, and I have continued to commitment myself to service.  From the first time I realized how I could impact a child’s well-being through my commitment, I became more mindful of what an awesome opportunity that serving others has for everyone involved.