Blog 3
After coming home, I have been able to see that while there are differences between the North and the South, there are similarities as well, particularly when looking at the service work. The same passion for helping others was evident while volunteering at Boetz and Ruth. People came together to try and better the community in which they live. People cared about each other and showed compassion for all of the differing circumstances. It was clear that even though history was not preserved the same way in the South, a similar compassion for humanity existed.
Besides the service work, I also learned to emphasize with the people living in the south. The history that they learn is what they are taught. While they could try and seek out other ways to learn about the Civil War, it is hard to fault individuals for how they are taught something. Overall, this trip opened my eyes to a new way of life and a community that has a similar drive for helping others as our own.
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