toothbrush1999
Mar 29, 2012
Undergraduate / SMU admission - outstanding community service . 300 words [7]
This passion to make a positive difference still burns in me today and will motivate me in my future endeavor to contribute back to the society.
is this appropriate as a concluding sentence?
i have changed my essay, do point out if there is any area where i ahve to improve on. thanks!
The "Serve Thailand" community trip was the most meaningful community work done in my life thus far. It was not only a new experience, but also an eye-opening one, giving me a new perspective into something many of us take for granted - life.
As an active member of the Singapore Soka Association (SSA), I have always volunteered on an ad-hoc basis to community projects such as the National Day Parade(NDP) and CHINGAY. Immediately after tragic events such as the Sichuan earthquake and 2004 Asian tsunami, I participated in fundraising efforts for clothing and supplies with SSA.
After volunteering for these community projects, I wonder what degree of difference I make in someone's life. The trip, however, made me realize that any effort, no matter how small, is capable of changing someone's life. Our team repainted the villagers' school, built a new kitchen, playground and toilet
The trip also revealed more complicated issues than the physical living conditions of the villagers. For example, a renovated school is of no use if teachers are incompetent, or if books aren't available. Compulsory standards are necessary, and the best way to alleviate poverty.
I will never forget the children's happiness when we revealed the donated clothing and toys to them. What was old and useless to us was as good as gold in their eyes! This made me reflect on the many luxuries I enjoy in Singapore: they were never needs. It made me realign my priorities in life and focus on what is really important.
This passion to make a positive difference still burns in me today and will motivate me in my future endeavor to contribute back to the society.
This passion to make a positive difference still burns in me today and will motivate me in my future endeavor to contribute back to the society.
is this appropriate as a concluding sentence?
i have changed my essay, do point out if there is any area where i ahve to improve on. thanks!
The "Serve Thailand" community trip was the most meaningful community work done in my life thus far. It was not only a new experience, but also an eye-opening one, giving me a new perspective into something many of us take for granted - life.
As an active member of the Singapore Soka Association (SSA), I have always volunteered on an ad-hoc basis to community projects such as the National Day Parade(NDP) and CHINGAY. Immediately after tragic events such as the Sichuan earthquake and 2004 Asian tsunami, I participated in fundraising efforts for clothing and supplies with SSA.
After volunteering for these community projects, I wonder what degree of difference I make in someone's life. The trip, however, made me realize that any effort, no matter how small, is capable of changing someone's life. Our team repainted the villagers' school, built a new kitchen, playground and toilet
The trip also revealed more complicated issues than the physical living conditions of the villagers. For example, a renovated school is of no use if teachers are incompetent, or if books aren't available. Compulsory standards are necessary, and the best way to alleviate poverty.
I will never forget the children's happiness when we revealed the donated clothing and toys to them. What was old and useless to us was as good as gold in their eyes! This made me reflect on the many luxuries I enjoy in Singapore: they were never needs. It made me realign my priorities in life and focus on what is really important.
This passion to make a positive difference still burns in me today and will motivate me in my future endeavor to contribute back to the society.