Reflective Essay On Service Learning Experience

The experience I received from my service learning assignment has changed my perspective on volunteering, education, and how I manage myself and others. Volunteering with my classmates and others trying to achieve the same goal has been amazing. It was such a great experience to spend time at the Madrona Marsh to help with restoration and preservation. I was able to make a difference for the animals and native plants who call the marsh home. I did not realize how important the marsh was for the community until I was given the chance to adopt some new information. I did a lot of dead vegetation removal so storm water can freely flow into the marsh away from streets and homes. The wet vegetation can also be hazardous for the community, as it
As I experience my service learning hours, I had the opportunity to experience some of my course themes regarding, “Choices of Successful Students”. I was able to employ interdependence from the beginning for the project to the end, as it took a team to research, schedule, and volunteer. In order to remove the dead brush efficiently, people had to pair up and work together as a team. One person would make a pile of dead vegetation, while the second person filled a wheelbarrow to dump in the recycle. Other than employ interdependence, I was able to adopt long life learning. I was able to find wisdom and value with my time volunteering. The wisdom and inspiration I received came from the beauty of the marsh, knowledge from people involved with the marsh, and the knowledge I found while researching sites. I dealt with people from who pass their passion for the marsh to me. A lot of my choices involved other aspects within myself as well like accepting personal responsibility, discovering self-motivation, implementing emotional intelligence, and believing in myself. I really valued my time at Madrona Marsh and I know the marsh valued my time as