- Don't wait until the end of the term to try and complete your assignment. Remember that it takes time to arrange a placement, and time to complete the required number of hours, so it is best to get started at the beginning of the term.
- Take charge of your own experience. YOU are responsible for making your experience one that is meaningful, positive, and allows you to learn and grow.
- If, after talking with people at a community agency or even spending a few hours at the agency, you
- If you are bored, feel like you aren't doing something worthwhile, or are in any way dissatisfied, TALK TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OPENLY AND HONESTLY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
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