final reflection

When deciding on activities to partake in for this years CASL program, I chose activities that would help certain aspects of my personality and my experience grow. I wanted to improve my leadership skills as well as learn more about how I could help Nairobi’s local community. I chose to go on the Shangilia service trip and from that experience I became more exposed and more aware of situations that I previously was not aware of. When I started swim team I was delighted to be named captain and have since grown as a leader. I also wanted to try something new, and since I have always wanted to start kickboxing, I thought this was the perfect opportunity. Since starting, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to every session. When I first started going on the Shangilia service trip, I was rather taken back because it was sad to see such wonderful individuals in such difficult situations, but I realized that rather than avoiding the situation, it would be better to help. Just seeing the smiles on their faces made me want to help more and more every week, and seeing how smart they were when I taught them math was even more encouraging. When I started volleyball, I noticed that I had a talented team but we did not work well together. Judging from the past few games, we have all grown a lot closer and through very hard work, we have improved as a whole and won all of our games. I think that by doing this years CASL program I have grown as a person and I have definitely matured in many ways. I have become more reflective and thoughtful as to how I spend my time. I think CASL is an amazing thing to have, and that everybody can benefit from helping the community or just trying something new. I think that I can take what I have learned and use it many other situations in my life. I can continue to develop as a person and use my leadership and interactive skills throughout my life and career.