My first time doing community service for Academic Service Learning took place on University Service Day. For this day, there were multiple organizations that I could choose to serve. I chose the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens. When I first arrived at the club, I was saddened by the condition of the building, the theatre was old and cracking in some areas and the carpet had various stains within it. However, the basketball court was in decent condition. I began to think about the lack of funding that came into this building and how little volunteers they had. Conversely, this cloud of sadness turned into to joy when I saw the children. All the children were so happy to see me and the other volunteers and could not wait to play. Throughout
