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Learning and growth is always more effective with an actual hands-on element, and the same goes for learning about social issues and the importance of contributing to society. As part of our semester-long theme, we travelled to and volunteered at RuiFang Animal Shelter.

Students were able to see firsthand the situation that we are trying to better, and to meet and interact with the dogs that we are hoping to help. They were able to establish a personal bond with the animals and to more deeply feel the importance of their work. It is clear that what we are working on in class has a real impact on real lives.

To be able to better society and the world in some small way through personal action is surely one of the most fulfilling and worthwhile actions that one can take in life, and this was a message that the students were able to receive not just in concept, but into the core of their being.