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Looking back to the first day of classes, I remember that my expectations about the
learning outcome of this class were low, and my hesitation to be part of this class was high.
However, I have learned widely about different theories, and came upon different learning
curves where I started to know more about how to communicate with different people in
different situations especially with my cultural differences. I have also learned about how I
perceive myself and how others perceive me, and most of all how much I need to know
more about myself.
First Impressions
Within my service team – which was Nicole, Winnie, Carlo, and I – we haven’t had much
of a conflict or cross roads, as well as between me and my other classmates. I think this is
due to the first few weeks when Professor Kevin pushed us to break the ice and chat with
each other before class. In the individual level, I discovered many aspects about myself
especially while working with a team. In terms of the dual concern model, I discovered
myself while I work for my initiative “Reading Friends” mostly. I have high concern for
others and low concern for self and I think most non-profit organizations have to start this
way until they reach a moment where they gain their place in the community to
compromise. In addition, I found myself mostly an event time person rather than a clock
time person, as well as a person who really cares to get their tasks done but also cares
about the relationship aspect and probably tends to it, maybe this is due to my culture and
personality.
Aspects of Cultures
Throughout the service, I learned many aspects that expanded my knowledge and
expertise. One of which is that Sherri, the wonderful Founder and Executive Director of
the African American Shakespeare Company, worked really hard to make her company
where it is right now. Before I came to US, I got most of my knowledge about the
American culture from arts, such as movies, but I also started to know more about plays
after this experience. I always felt that arts tells the story and values of the society, and it
shows the culture in a touching way. Surely, the African American Shakespeare Company
came a long way to tell the stories, ambitions, and dreams of their own society. However,
and due to the Bay Area’s reputation as a concourse point for technical corporations, home
