Example of a poor reflection

“Today I got to the nursing home at 2:00.  Talked to some ladies.  Passed out popcorn at the movie.  Went home at 4:00.  When you volunteer at the nursing home, the residents really make you feel appreciated.  It makes it all worthwhile.”

Whether it was for a long or short period, this student missed the point. There were more than a dozen areas to observe and learn from, yet this student seemed to experience nothing significant.