The Cress article is aimed at students participating in service learning. Discusses the importance of students having the opportunity to engage in their community to gain diverse experiences. These experiences allow you to step outside the classroom and interact by building connections with community members. Service learning allows students to be active participants by applying their knowledge and skills in a practical context. When you are involved in service learning, you are developing new skills and knowledge that will benefit the community. Talk about how it's important to step back from your experience and critically reflect on what you learned from it