Reflection: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
SOS
As an executive officer in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, each individual is responsible for a legacy project during the school year. I was responsible for SOS Children’s Village which is a foster care neighborhood that houses children that were abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Even though this was a one-day experience, I was thrilled about the opportunity to work with children as I believe that no child should be denied proper medical care and a healthy home. It is said that time goes by when you are having fun. This was true for our experience as we went four hours over time. I coordinated leadership and team building activities for the children in which both the volunteers and participants enjoyed. Who knew that in five hours’ strong bonds can be developed with a stranger that you might not encounter again.
Before I understood the impact that my legacy project had on me, I was more concerned with earning volunteer hours. However, developing bonds with children that had past traumas quickly surpassed my expectations. Based on the atmosphere and response …show more content…
After my attendance I knew this was an event that I want to continue take part in. During my tenure at Broward College, I participated as a group member on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society team. We were responsible for informing attendees about the various cancers, causes and potential treatments. Relay for Life is an overnight fundraising event done by the American Cancer Society to help fight cancer. I took part in the Luminaria Ceremony which usually takes place after dark where candles are lit inside a personalized bag and placed around a track. The bags represent glowing tributes to individuals who have been affected by cancer. I interacted with survivors and individuals that are still battling cancer for approximately six hours. I wished I could have stayed overnight but never-the-less the time spent with them was
As an executive officer in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, each individual is responsible for a legacy project during the school year. I was responsible for SOS Children’s Village which is a foster care neighborhood that houses children that were abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Even though this was a one-day experience, I was thrilled about the opportunity to work with children as I believe that no child should be denied proper medical care and a healthy home. It is said that time goes by when you are having fun. This was true for our experience as we went four hours over time. I coordinated leadership and team building activities for the children in which both the volunteers and participants enjoyed. Who knew that in five hours’ strong bonds can be developed with a stranger that you might not encounter again.
Before I understood the impact that my legacy project had on me, I was more concerned with earning volunteer hours. However, developing bonds with children that had past traumas quickly surpassed my expectations. Based on the atmosphere and response …show more content…
After my attendance I knew this was an event that I want to continue take part in. During my tenure at Broward College, I participated as a group member on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society team. We were responsible for informing attendees about the various cancers, causes and potential treatments. Relay for Life is an overnight fundraising event done by the American Cancer Society to help fight cancer. I took part in the Luminaria Ceremony which usually takes place after dark where candles are lit inside a personalized bag and placed around a track. The bags represent glowing tributes to individuals who have been affected by cancer. I interacted with survivors and individuals that are still battling cancer for approximately six hours. I wished I could have stayed overnight but never-the-less the time spent with them was