CST 462S Service: Learning Journal Reflection

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Service Learning Reflection

CST 462S was a great experience and stands out amongst the other classes. Below is an account of my experience in the class. 

What went well

The class had a good balance of technical and soft skills. Working in a group for the research paper was helpful in developing ideas and proofreading. We had good discussions regarding our research questions as well as the other elements of the paper.  The group with which I completed the research paper is also the group with which I was assigned for my service-learning hours. This was helpful as I only had to adjust to one group dynamic for both parts of the class. We split the work up equally and always kept each other informed about our action items and progress. We were also very helpful to each other, which made it easy to reach out for assistance.  Both the research paper and the site placement were a great experience. 

What I would improve

To improve the program, I would try to match the students who are at the same site placement in the same group for the research paper. It was much easier to work with the same group than with different groups. 

Most Impactful Part

The most impactful part of service learning was the site placement. It was great to experience the client/consumer relationship as we did with our site placement. 

Challenges

The only challenge we faced was at the beginning of our site placement, when we were confused about what was expected of us. However, as our site meetings continued, our goal became clearer, and we were able to effectively execute a plan. 

Advice to future SL students

My advice to future SL students would be to read through each site placement and choose one that stands out to you. Even if you feel like it will be a challenge, it will give you a chance to learn new skills. 

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