Volume 2, Issue 1 - Abu Dhabi Women's College - Higher Colleges ...

noted, “Our students are very intelligent and manyhave background knowledge in business Some1 ) have a family heritage of traders but have difficultyunderstanding theory from books.” The Bazaar offerssuch students hands on learning opportunities whichthey can relate to in a very concrete and appliedmanner, thereby making theory easier to assimilate.While some students learned the principles ofentrepreneurship at the Bazaar, others employedtheir understanding of citizenship and exercised theircommitment to community service by visiting childrenwho are in need of special attention. Throughout theweek, students and staff visited young patients atKhalifa Hospital who are undergoing chemotherapyor suffering from congenital heart disease and otherpotentially fatalilnesses. Education and Health Sciencesstudents and staff made a visit to The Future Center.2 ) One student recognized the need for volunteersand pledged, “I will go back. Sawsan, Student Supportstaff also shared her experience. “Some are still on mymind I hope the college will increase these trips.Students were noticeably impacted by theexperience that gave them an opportunity toshare with the children spirit of national day.3 ) The children were thrilled to receive gifts and flags,but most importantly, for time spent with some onewho truly cares. One student said:” I was extremelymoved to see the children who cannot celebrate thisday due to their sickness and felt that I helped themfell the happiness of the day. I am very proud of thisexperience and the chance it offered me to give backto the UAE community.” commeated one student.“I think it’s good to remember the early days of ournation.” another stated “I came to this college to get agood education so I can serve my country. I am veryhappy to celebrate our National Day.”ADWC students collected substantial donations tosupport needy families in the UAE.21