Yasmin Espinosa volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club of Parkway Middle School in Kissimmee, Florida, working with four special needs students - two Hispanic and two Caucasian boys between the ages of 11-13, three with autism and one with profound mental handicaps. She helped them with homework, played sports and games with them, and spent time in the game room. Working with the students, especially one boy named Jordan with autism, gave her insight into their struggles and opened her eyes to their lives and desire to be treated like others. The experience taught her to be grateful for opportunities to help students and gave her a new perspective.

1. Yasmin Espinosa [email_address] January 26,2010