Group 7A's Thoughts on the Service Day

James, from North Carolina who plans on doing tax law and maybe
pursuing an LLM, said, "this activity is a good way to get involved
and see what's out there."

Ross, from Charleston said, "I'm glad we're doing this now before the
semester gets really busy."  Ross also mentioned that he volunteered
in  a nursing home before coming to law school.

Jackie, from San Diego:  "My plan now is to do criminal law, which is
what I know after majoring in criminal justice in undergrad.  This
activity is really great because it gives us a chance to be exposed
to some things we wouldn't otherwise be doing at this point in law
school."

Ben, another 1L from group 7A: "This activity helps us get involved
with Columbia .  Volunteerism can also help attorneys overcome some
of the negative stereotypes held by some people."

Beth, from Greenville, SC: "I did volunteer activities with the
basketball team in undergrad.  This activity is a great way to get to
know my classmates and mentors better."

Joni, from Tennessee: I participated in a service fraternity in
undergrad, so serving the community is definitely something I like
doing.  I'm really glad I get to do some community service with
everyone else today."

Talae Tuitele, the manager of the Lexington County Harvest Hope Food
Bank Emergency Food Pantry, said "I'm here because I got a degree in
social work, but I think it's important for other people who would
not otherwise have contact with these populations to do something to
see what's really out there.  Lots of privileged people never really
see the need that is out there, even in our own towns and right down
the street from where we live."