Today was our last class of the program and I could not be more amazed of the things we did and learned this year. This year I grew as a person because of this class. I grew in knowledge and understanding of the community I live in and of the people my community has. I grew empathy for everyone I encounter and have skills to be a kinder and more understanding person. During the end of the year symposium on Aging, I was able to display my HAP and part of my HAP was to take pictures of the people from the event and ask for their advice on aging. My peer, Tan, took a picture and her advice was “Don’t try to delay the aging process. Embrace it!” Her words stuck with me because no other words can best summarize what we learned this year. I went into this course with the perception that aging was the near end (I’m sorry!), but this course showed me the miracles of aging and how the process is so misrepresented and misunderstood. I learned that everyone has their circumstances and sometimes makes us vulnerable, but most times makes us stronger and wiser! I have definitely felt a stronger connection to my San Diego community through the resources they offer and the project we had throughout the year. I never really explored San Diego nor realize the infinite resources it offers. This year definitely connected me to San Diego, but also to my fellow peers. Learning about aging and the concept that as we get older, we start to realize the importance of making connections to those you love and want to keep close to your life has shaped my perspective on relationships and how I want to keep growing in this aspect. Through the encounters of everyone I met during the tours, events, and our own projects I gained so much experience and wisdom from them that will stick with me for my lifetime!
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