Part 1: Complete the three-question survey using the following rating. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable, rate your response to the statements.

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1. The Service-Learning Project helped me better understand the role that engaged citizenship has in affecting positive change in American society."

8. I do not think it made a momentous change in America when I volunteered at the Christian Service Center, but it made a difference here where I live, and it made a change in people's lives that I helped.

2. I was initially reluctant to participate in the Service Learning Project assignment.

9. I was reluctant because of how busy I was. Between working Full-time some weeks, I worked 50 or 60 hours and taking care of a child and running a household I had no idea how I wouldachieve, adding one more thing to my plate. Luckly, I have a support system that helps me with everything, and I was able to do the volunteering.

3. Overall, I found the Service Learning Project assignment was a rewarding experience.

10. I loved being able to help people at what seems the hardest time they are going through and meeting people in the community.

Part 2: Summarize your project, its relation to the course themes and readings, and your feelings about your project experiences.

Be certain to discuss the belief that an engaged citizen makes America stronger.

Also, specifically respond to the three statements in Part 1 within the body of your final entry.

Remember to cite at least two articles and/or readings from the course in this entry.