Pros: community service, gain vital experience in management, leadership, independence, teamwork, social interaction, accountability, responsibility, etc
Cons: only lasted two years
During my two-year contract, I learned to speak Spanish with the locals in Nashville, TN, spoke with everyone around me, and set in-home appointments daily. I made many new friends, but most importantly I served those who needed service or help of any kind (i.e. moving in/out, cleaning, lawn maintenance, shopping, auto repair, home repair, etc.). These
– more... service opportunities were provided by my leadership and the Mission President of Nashville, TN, with whom I developed a close friendship because of their good nature and friendly concern. – less