Response to Field Trip to YWCA

My first thought when we got to the YWCA is that it was very similar to another place close to my hometown. I was caught off guard when we found out we were going to have to get 10 hrs of practicum for this class. I really enjoyed learning about the program and understand how working with the kids could be related to teaching high school kids in inner-city Chicago but the reason I'm not a El. Ed major is because I wasn't comfortable working with younger kids. I think it will stretch me and I'm ok with that. That was my initial reaction to the YWCA and I wouldn't have an issue with going back again to visit but I don't know how I am going to get the 10 hours. I have another class that requires practicum that I haven't been assigned yet either, and I have several obligations on campus. I grew up in a very diverse area and I have worked with younger kids in my neighborhood. I know how important it is for those kids to have people care about them and interact with them. That is what I am looking forward to most.