1.) What are your thoughts and feelings before you went to the area?
“I was a bit hesitant to present in front of the first year students, thinking that they will not listen, or that we might just bore them. But at the same time, I was also excited on how they will react on the things that we will discuss to them. This is why I was really hoping that the students assigned to us are responsive.” –Milcah Avelino
“I was nervous because I know that the MC-101 classes have high expectations on our group. I was worried as to whether our group will be able to explain drug addiction clearly and if the students will be responsive during the discussion. Other than that, I was also curious on how will the service learning activity turn out.” –Kristine Canullas
“At first, I felt nervous because I am not used of talking in front of many people however I also thought that this experience allows me to overcome my weakness. Instead of being overpowered by my fears, I just chose to be optimistic. In this way, I believe that optimism will breed confidence and that it may eventually show with the response of the students”. –Jamaica Cardeño
“Before I went to the area, I actually feel uneasy and confused because I didn’t know that we need to make a presentation about drugs that day. I thought we will conduct first a focus group discussion. So, on my way to school I was actually thinking of an adlib that I can add to the issue. Good thing, the professor in charge helped us out by introducing the topic so by there, we were able to come up with a smooth flowing discussion.” –Mer Marco
“I was actually excited in doing the service learning. Although, it made me feel pressured during the start, because of the expectations of the teachers, specifically the MC 101 teacher and the students from us, I considered it as a challenge. Aside from that, I felt a little nervous because I’m not used in standing in front of a huge group.” –Blanche Sol Cruz
2.) What are your thoughts and feelings during the service-learning meeting?
“As expected, I was a bit nervous as I stood in front of the class. But this eventually faded when I saw that the students are responsive. This helped me to regain my confidence and be able to facilitate well.” – Milcah Avelino
“I was somehow relieved of my worries when the students were starting to be responsive. The mood during the discussion was light and fun. I found it amusing that before, I was like them, knowing only trivial matters about drugs and addiction, but now, I was actually the one sharing information.” –Kristine Canullas
“I was a bit apprehensive during the service learning because there was a thought in my mind that anytime, I might commit a mistake. My apprehension was eventually overcome as the students actively participate in the discussion. Attentiveness and cooperation of the students has boost my confidence and my ability to interact with many people.” –Jamaica Cardeño
“During the service learning, I feel anxious because the students were familiar with our topic already. They were very open in sharing their thoughts and feelings; they even shared their observations with their friends who use drugs. I also felt nervous that I might not be able to answer some of their questions.” –Mer Marco
“I felt a little nervous during the start because the students were quiet. In addition to that, I was afraid that the topic might not interest them. Eventually I felt relieved when we were already reporting, because the students were paying attention.” – Blanche Sol Cruz