By Michelle Heims “The project is never finished”…it seems daunting, but it couldn’t be more accurate. Whatever you do in life, there is always more to be done. Not in a way that undermines your achievements, but in a way that shows that progress and improvement is possible. As the world is constantly changing andContinue reading “The More You Know the More You Want to Discover”
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Recap and What’s Next by Taylor Haul
To me the quote, the project is never finished, represents that there is always more work that can be done in research and findings for future perspectives, ideas, and inventions. There is always growth that can be done in research and revisions made with more knowledge that is expanded upon. This quote relates to myContinue reading “Recap and What’s Next by Taylor Haul”
Voices, Policy, and Purpose
By Catalina Grieco This summer I have learned that “the project is never finished” is not just a quote. It is the reality for anyone committed to social impact work, public service, and community engagement. No matter how many hours you spend in meetings, how many policies you help explain, or how many constituents youContinue reading “Voices, Policy, and Purpose”
Moving Forward
By Jordyn Bain The project is never finished is a statement that certainly rings true to me. Although my research may be concluding, the lessons I’ve learned and the responsibility to continue contributing positively to my community remain. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of community engagement but also inspired me to remain activeContinue reading “Moving Forward”
Recap and What’s Next by Frances Alicea
I agree with this. Especially for the VA, even when I’m long gone, the VA will remain, and if the issues are not resolved, they will still be prevalent. I’m really happy with the work I’ve done with the VA and feel accomplished. I’m proud of increasing the efficiency of the VA and meeting newContinue reading “Recap and What’s Next by Frances Alicea”
“Let your vision be world-embracing…”
“…rather than confined to your own self.”- Bahá’u’lláhBy Angel-Amon Wildgoose If I could compare my childhood summers in San Diego to a song, it would be Bobby McFerrin’s Don’t Worry Be Happy at max volume. Truly. Especially on the weekends, we would go to Bahá’í school. There, we learned that service wasn’t charity but indeed our responsibility. WeContinue reading ““Let your vision be world-embracing…””
Conversing With Community
Sofia Tascon To “do good” in a community means to perform actions or exhibit an attitude with the intentions to leave a community better than you found it. “Better” is a subjective term, however, this provides multiple different opportunities for positive change to be conducted. From recycling a bottle cap you find on the street, toContinue reading “Conversing With Community”
Heading Back Home
By Liam Roberson To do good in your community is to treat the community like you would yourself. Every community is different; however, the community must be respected to be as healthy as possible. A new community can seem foreign, and one with a different culture and customs can seem difficult to understand and getContinue reading “Heading Back Home”
What Does it Mean to do Good?
By Alanna Rivera Window view of my fight back home from Rome ! To me, doing good in the community means giving a helping hand to someone in need and serving your community when they need it most. Research can help find out the disparities in communities and where the help is needed most, furtherContinue reading “What Does it Mean to do Good?”
What is this for?
By Maria Clara Oliveira To do good in the community is help and be compassionate for a community. It is not to make a short-term change, but make a change that will impact their lives. To do good, one has to build relationships, that relationship needs to be build on trust, kindness, and respect. ByContinue reading “What is this for?”