Orientation

Last night was the introduction to the service learning program that I'll be undertaking within the coming weeks. The school itself was not exactly what I expected it to be though I have to say that the “gun free” sign that hung outside the grounds slightly comforted me. Upon entering the school, I noticed how large in comparison to my school the staircases were. My middle school made sure to really lower the room allowed for students to pass along side each other. I followed the signs to the orientation meeting and noticed the wide halls, the clean floors and how comfortable this basement actually could be. I was stunned to say the least. This school was huge!

I was running late to the meeting already having missed the stop at Greenfield and not being able to transfer onto the 80 bus back towards national, so I needed to quicken my pace. At last at the end of the basement, the two doors were open and a sign indicating this was the meeting room. I first saw a good tenth of my class listening to who I assumed was Miss Montenegro, so I quickly joined in trying not to draw too much attention. The meeting went by very fast and the speaker was very easy to follow and soon I had my paperwork/application finished. During the meeting we met the staff we’ll be working with: mostly women older than me but there were one girl in college and this very timid girl from high school who we learned was also volunteering.

After the meeting we left the room and took a short tour of the basement and first floor of the school. Again I was so impressed by how wide the halls were and how tall the ceiling was, even for my 6 foot size. All in all the people here seem lovely and I can’t wait to work with the people here.