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#Increased independence, confidence, and initiative #Enjoyment from small changes #Affection for loved ones
As I mentioned earlier, after returning I think what grew the most for me were my independence, confidence, proactiveness, and not caring about others'' opinions.Actually, life here is very monotonous. You do similar tasks all the time and the same daily patterns repeat.Because of that, even small changes are felt throughout your body and become things you come to appreciate.
- Volunteering in Singapore to rescue rare wildlife wounded in body and mind / Park Se-jin, gap-year traveler/gapper / 4-week gap year |
For prospective participants
You really need to consider the physical demands. It''s harder than you think, and if you come thinking it''s just a trip you''ll struggle. If you want to experience caring for animals, staying for a week would be good, and if you really want to properly experience Singapore...If you want to create an opportunity for personal growth, staying for a month would be better.
The work is hard but you adapt, and if you spend time with the staff and the new friends you make you''ll truly experience local Singapore. In particular, it took me two weeks to fully adjust. It took about a week to get used to life here, but after my roommate went back to Korea and I was left alone and struggling, the time it took for this life to become my routine and for me to fully accept it was two weeks.
So I think I was able to enjoy the remaining two weeks. Maybe it''s just my feeling, but while the staff felt somewhat merely friendly at first, over time they treated me more like an older sister or brother, an aunt or uncle.However,Staying for a whole month made it hard to leave. It didn''t feel real, I was sad to part with the staff, and life here had already become routine so I felt reluctant to end it.
My personal Singapore spots
This is the route I went with a friend I made locally: when you come out of Little India station there''s a market-like food court. Have naan, mutton curry, and meat there. It''s really, really delicious! I can''t remember which exit it wasㅠㅠ Also try sugarcane juice once—it''s sweet and tasty.
Recalling the route I took with my roommate, Bugis Street, Arab Street, and Haji Lane are within walking distance of each other. Since it''s not far from Little India, after eating and sightseeing you could take the MRT to Bugis and walk around. On the way from Bugis to Arab Street we accidentally found an art museum; the building was grand, the interior decor was beautiful, and the exhibition about humans and sharks was really memorable.
It wasn''t intentional, but even art exhibitions here touched on environmental and animal protection. Since the volunteer work is related to those themes, visiting that art exhibition when you have time would be a unique experience! It really made me think a lot.
And when eating, Singapore is more expensive than you might think, so rather than dining at nice restaurants...Use the food courts that are especially common around MRT stations; they''re cheaper and you can enjoy delicious local food. I recommend them!
Even small changes are felt throughout your body and come to be appreciated.
As I mentioned earlier, after returning I think what grew the most for me were my independence, confidence, proactiveness, and not caring about others'' opinions.Actually, life here is very monotonous. You do similar tasks all the time and the same daily patterns repeat.Because of that, even small changes are felt throughout your body and become things you come to appreciate.
While I was there a vending machine was installed, and an intensive care room and operating room for the turtles were newly set up—those were small changes. Watching those changes, I found myself enjoying even the small things.I think I became able to be happy with small things and to feel gratitude for them.
Even just going out for dinner with the staff was so nice, and the days we went out on rescue missions were truly fun. Reacting to each small thing like that made me feel like I was living very fully.
Also, my affection for my family and friends grew stronger haha.
As I mentioned earlier, after returning I think what grew the most for me were my independence, confidence, proactiveness, and not caring about others'' opinions.Actually, life here is very monotonous. You do similar tasks all the time and the same daily patterns repeat.Because of that, even small changes are felt throughout your body and become things you come to appreciate.
- Volunteering in Singapore to rescue rare wildlife wounded in body and mind / Park Se-jin, gap-year traveler/gapper / 4-week gap year |
For prospective participants
You really need to consider the physical demands. It''s harder than you think, and if you come thinking it''s just a trip you''ll struggle. If you want to experience caring for animals, staying for a week would be good, and if you really want to properly experience Singapore...If you want to create an opportunity for personal growth, staying for a month would be better.
The work is hard but you adapt, and if you spend time with the staff and the new friends you make you''ll truly experience local Singapore. In particular, it took me two weeks to fully adjust. It took about a week to get used to life here, but after my roommate went back to Korea and I was left alone and struggling, the time it took for this life to become my routine and for me to fully accept it was two weeks.
So I think I was able to enjoy the remaining two weeks. Maybe it''s just my feeling, but while the staff felt somewhat merely friendly at first, over time they treated me more like an older sister or brother, an aunt or uncle.However,Staying for a whole month made it hard to leave. It didn''t feel real, I was sad to part with the staff, and life here had already become routine so I felt reluctant to end it.
My personal Singapore spots
This is the route I went with a friend I made locally: when you come out of Little India station there''s a market-like food court. Have naan, mutton curry, and meat there. It''s really, really delicious! I can''t remember which exit it wasㅠㅠ Also try sugarcane juice once—it''s sweet and tasty.
Recalling the route I took with my roommate, Bugis Street, Arab Street, and Haji Lane are within walking distance of each other. Since it''s not far from Little India, after eating and sightseeing you could take the MRT to Bugis and walk around. On the way from Bugis to Arab Street we accidentally found an art museum; the building was grand, the interior decor was beautiful, and the exhibition about humans and sharks was really memorable.
It wasn''t intentional, but even art exhibitions here touched on environmental and animal protection. Since the volunteer work is related to those themes, visiting that art exhibition when you have time would be a unique experience! It really made me think a lot.
And when eating, Singapore is more expensive than you might think, so rather than dining at nice restaurants...Use the food courts that are especially common around MRT stations; they''re cheaper and you can enjoy delicious local food. I recommend them!
Even small changes are felt throughout your body and come to be appreciated.
As I mentioned earlier, after returning I think what grew the most for me were my independence, confidence, proactiveness, and not caring about others'' opinions.Actually, life here is very monotonous. You do similar tasks all the time and the same daily patterns repeat.Because of that, even small changes are felt throughout your body and become things you come to appreciate.
While I was there a vending machine was installed, and an intensive care room and operating room for the turtles were newly set up—those were small changes. Watching those changes, I found myself enjoying even the small things.I think I became able to be happy with small things and to feel gratitude for them.
Even just going out for dinner with the staff was so nice, and the days we went out on rescue missions were truly fun. Reacting to each small thing like that made me feel like I was living very fully.
Also, my affection for my family and friends grew stronger haha.
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