Smart Expectations

Working with the organization Smart Girl, my expectations were shot down when I went to the training. I thought that it was going to be easier than the 22 hr. process. Although what I thought was proven to be wrong, I was okay with it. Smart Girl takes there organization very serious, and they believe in it more than 100%. What I got from Sameens’ presentation was a basic “How-To” workshop, get in a classroom and interact with the young teens; but with the training and skills my expectations changed. Another expectation coming out from the training was that this wasn’t just going to be an experience for the teens but for me as well. Working with the teen with the activity’s and workshops I have come to a new understanding that one cannot help others if they cannot help themselves. So my next expectation is to have a more understanding a skillful way to help other individuals and myself in current social situations.

All the volunteers from the Gender and Communication class at MSCD, at the training.
(Morgan, Myself, Jennie, Dori, and Lindsey)
Photo Credit: Dori, 2011