What connections do you make between your service learning experiences and some of the topics covered in class (justice, love, rights, responsibilities, relationships, etc.)? Several connections were made between my service learning experiences and the topics covered in class. Some of the links were about human dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity and equity. My service learning took place in a nursing home, and the applicability of human dignity became abundantly clear. The lessons of solidarity and equity were directly exemplified. Social bonds hold people together and are able to support those who are powerless to help themselves. Subsidiarity is also a relevant issue; Decisions to help seniors are best made at the lowest level: the people who work directly with seniors and know what problems they face. What impact do you think your service had? My job mainly consisted of assisting the activity coordinators. With an extra set of hands, intermediate tasks were accomplished much more quickly. The impact was primarily that residents were able to enjoy activities and had to spend less time waiting for assistance. Many residents seemed generally grateful simply to have a new face helping them. What was the most disturbing experience you had while serving? Interacting with people who are unable to handle the activities of daily living in their home had not been an everyday experience for me. Understanding their needs could be done adequately in class, but experiencing their situation firsthand gives a much more explicit and real understanding. The aspect of my experience that I found most disturbing was the paucity of understanding when learning…middle of the paper…or applying the teachings in the classroom. Classroom lessons are very effective at giving you a lot of information and putting it into context. Experiencing and trying to apply these teachings in real life is what makes it truly worthwhile. The combination of classroom and service learning provided a solid foundation on which to be a morally responsible leader. During the lesson, all kinds of ideas are raised and discussed in groups, critically analyzed from different perspectives and related to other ideas. This allows students to rectify their beliefs and morals in constructive ways. From these developments we begin to see how it fits into the world and try to apply ourselves and gain wisdom. By gaining knowledge, experience, and wisdom, it becomes our understanding to find the good in every aspect of our lives and work to advance that good in a way that benefits everyone.