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Week 3 ONU Blog

Another week another ONU blog. A huge part of my life is service. I enjoy helping others and do service for those who need it or ask for it.

Through Habitat for Humanity, I have been able to do that the past 2 years on campus. Even with covid going on this past year I was still able to take part in service projects. But my freshmen I had an amazing experience going on the spring service trip down to Valdosta Georgia. I got to make some new friends and got to work with the local community building houses for those in need. Honestly is my best experience at ONU so far. Doing service is one of my passions and I am grateful that I can have the time to be able to help those who need it. I am glad that I can pursue this passion of mine at ONU.  

There are plenty of other great opportunities in service work in and around campus. In my opinion I value service so much because I know how it feels to be helped when you need it. Having been on the receiving end of getting help and how it made me feel. I feel obligated to do the same for others. Another reason I love doing service is the connections you make with the people you are helping or working with. I enjoy talking to people and learning about them and from them. A great way to do this I have found is through service work.

I am happy that ONU provides ways to make an impact and help others.

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  1. Paige HopsonJune 10, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    It is so awesome to hear you fill your time with great volunteer work! I feel the same way about helping others and how it is my passion. That is why I decided to work to be a psychologist. It is also awesome how you are learning and gaining connections along the way. Good luck!

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  2. Megan AllenJune 11, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    I love that you do this! I know my RA was really into habitat for humanity during her time at Northern! I was not in the organization but I do still love helping other people out when I can. I do my best to volunteer at my church or high school whenever they need help. I'm glad there are people like you out there who care and love helping others without being asked!

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  3. AlexandraJune 11, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    This is awesome! I really love service too! I think it is super fun and fulfilling to help others and it makes you feel like you're doing good in the community. It's awesome that you were able to work with Habitat for Humanity to find this opportunity. Have you been involved in any other campus service projects? This semester there was an awesome plastic bag bed mat project that provided for the homeless. What is your favorite service project that you have ever been involved in?

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