The service that I have done has related to what we have learned in class a lot and has deepened my interest in the subject greatly. In class, we have talked so much about the division of the blacks and whites, as well as the poor and wealthy; going to the charter school has proven to be a real life example. After working at the school for a couple months, I became very aware of the economic status of each child that I worked with. Almost none of them was very well off and every single one of them was a minority, whether black or Hispanic. The correlation between minority status and poor economic standing in the school was undeniable. It perfectly portrayed the situation described in both of the last two books that we worked with in class.
This experience will broaden my view and perspective on the city and economic classes in general. For my entire life I have lived in what now seems like a bubble. The small, privileged area that I am used to now seems so idealistic. This experience will strengthen my ability to relate with people and understand how different their background is from mine. This could also spill over into my professional career no matter what I end up doing. It will help me to relate to people and will help my people skills in any situation.
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