My school Days!

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My school always put emphasis on social service. As a student we underwent a special programme where we had to give less fortunate kids elementary education for 3 years.

So I went to a slum near my house and started teaching 9-10 kids who were more than happy to learn and share my school experiences. I helped 2 girls rejoin school and it was moment of pride for me.

After that, we had to visit blind school every weekend 2 hours a day. It was really awkward the first day.

I felt like i was trespassing in on someone else's world where i wasn't allowed to go, had no idea about the decorum that needed to be followed but these people turned out to be so kind and welcoming.

Lack of vision didn't make them any less of a person. I met scholars there, poets and even actors who depended completely on themselves and their Braille system.

I made many wonderful friends there who would ask me about my life, my school, my family. Some would ask me to read for them and some of the younger ones even raced with me on who can read faster.

All through my growing up years, thanks to my school and supporting parents i had the opportunity of helping society through small acts of kindness like these.

It is needless to say it built my character, brought about a dignity and sense of self-confidence in me. And hence I would like to nudge you all to take that leap and see yourself become a whole new different person. In the end, your actions are all that matter.

All of you who have keen interest in helping this world become a little better than what it is now, kindly go to the link and be a part of this lovely initiative. Trust me, there's nothing more fun than knowing you're important.