The blog titled Don't Save the World really caught my attention. As I read, I could relate to the student and her dilemma. My summers as a high school student were quite similar. Hanging out with friends at the mall or at home was the norm. There was an occasional weekend trip or family vacation, but nothing that would make the headlines. The small amount of community service I did paled in comparison to the life-changing experiences of the teens in the article mentioned.
Her honesty about not really wanting to save the world is amazing. Your average teen isn't going to say that in a blog that the entire world has access to read. The risk of receiving criticism is huge. However, it was ironic to hear see her plans for the next summer did include a project to impact the world. I guess we all have to start somewhere. Hopefully, most of us can gain some great intuition.
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Maybe I'm a bit optimistic, but I think everyone would like to think they are doing something to help "save the world." The secret is to figure out what that means for you personally. This is frustrating for teens especially with the pressure to rack up community service hours!
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