Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever began to imagine that this ISS could be such a rewarding experience . It gave me a lot of experience and knowledge that i could use for myself, the community around me and as a material for future references . I have met a lot of people through ISS who I have never met before . It's fun and we learn new things everyday. Friendship is the main thing I valued the most. Eventhough at first none of us knew each other but we tend to become not just friends but a big family. I realized that it does not matter where are you from or what your background is all about, you just need to find common things between each other to create a beautiful friendship. Next, another experience that i gained while being in India is being a minority-which is me a Muslim girl wearing a hijab in a non Islamic society. I observed how people look at me and how my hijab constantly questioned. Being here and experiencing a different culture, a different lifestyle and a different language has changed my perception of life . My whole experience so far has been so amazing . Being put outside of your comfort zone is a scary thing but I've realized now that really it is just a n opportunity to try new things. ISS is a very big step for me as a rover scout . It’s eye-opening to realize that doing even small things can have a big impact on others and shown me that I can make a difference. Volunteering became not only something I had to do but something I enjoyed doing . I get to help out the community and help other people when they need it . Fulfilling a kid’s wish is one of the most joyous feeling you get to experience. Our days volunteering were simple and a nice routine for the children and us. They were about 30-35 of them in each class. We got to teach 2 classes , Class 1 and Class 2. They were 67 of them totally. Our schedule was to teach them from 9-11:00 pm everyday. The class consisted of children who did not have any opportunity to go to school. This turned out to be my favorite my favorite class of all. We then would begin class with “CIRCLE TIME”. We would all get in a circle and each of them need to introduced themselves . It was your turn and you could only speak when you had the bear in your hands. After circle time depending on the day we teach them English , meditation , games and taking care of their hygiene. These kids were always so happy and in good spirits to learn. Sadly the 7 days came and went very fast. It’s now been two days since our time volunteering in UPS Banya and GUPS Baghar was finished and you know what we miss the most? We miss the children… I loved everything about the volunteering and discovered that giving children the gift of knowledge is one of the most amazing things one can do for another. My name is Zuhayra Sofea Nazri . Im from the East Seremban Scouts Association and its been an honoured to be experiencing a Magical Incredible India in just a short period of time . India a country with over 1 BILLION faces… and a country I may never understand. I got the chance to thoroughly experience the culture , society and the beauty of India and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip around the world.