I was not able to attend my chosen event for this assignment, however I have submitted for previous ...
I was not able to attend my chosen event for this assignment, however I have submitted for previous assignments details of the event. I will copy and past that at the bottom of these instructions. There are also more instructions I will screenshot and send as well but this is the basics of them. This is a personal assignment so it may be difficult to assist me with it. Culture Share/Experience Assignment: Following this meaningful experience, write a 3-5 page reflection paper about your experience (double spaced, size 12 font). If you researched and used any literature to support your work, be sure to site your sources in APA format. Be creative in the title of your paper. The following are guiding questions that should be answered in your paper, in addition to other pertinent information you desire to share in your paper. Describe your experience, in general. Be sure to identify why you selected what you did and your initial thoughts on the experience, prior to your attendance/participation. Be specific in your response. Did it meet your expectations? How? How was this different from your typical experiences? Note: if the answer is that it was not different, then the experience is not appropriate for this assignment. How was this similar to any previous life experiences? What surprised you? What was your emotional response? What did you learn? Would you do it again, or would you choose a different opportunity? Explain your response in detail. What were your “aha” moments or “takeaway” learning experiences? How did this assignment/experience align with one or more of the course learning outcomes/objectives (refer to the syllabus for course learning outcomes/objectives This is my chosen and approved event with some details of the event...... The event/activity I am wanting to do is volunteer at The Warming Station. The warming station is a non-profit program in Salem, Indiana, that helps the homeless or those in need by providing donated necessities, such as coats, food, and shelter, for when the temperatures drop to dangerous levels. They are open to the public on Mondays when the temperatures are not low and provide those in need a plate of food, clothing, blankets, or whatever they have that has been donated. They will also open up throughout the week as needed for when it is very cold. Therefore, I am projected to volunteer at the warming station, if approved, on Monday, November 18th, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.When I spoke with the founder, Cynthia Bowsman, she gave me a lot of information. For example, Salem does not have any type of shelter for the homeless. The closest shelter from Salem is approximately 40 miles away; that is a long walk for anyone, especially when it is below 0. She told me they helped save 2 individuals from losing their feet when they first opened up, along with many more since then. Homelessness has become a much larger concern in our small community the past few years and it continues to rise. This activity would be very different from my daily norm, as well as be a very first for me. I have always had a home and have never needed support in that kind of way, so it will be a new experience for me all together. This experience will give me another perspective on how others have to live. It will take me out of my comfort zone, and I believe it will be life-changing. According to the World Population Review (2024) Salem, Indiana’s poverty rate is 25.03% and increasing. References: Salem, Indiana Population 2024. (2024-10-30). World Population Review. https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/indian...
