This assignment started off as disheartening, but gradually became more rewarding. I felt paralyzed when witnessing the man run from the grocery store; I was eventually overcome with a deep desire to help in whatever capacity I could. I believe that prior to this assignment, I would not have had a similar reaction. I may have been quick to judge this individual (although, it must be said that I don’t condone stealing), rather than look at the entire picture, which is world hunger. This assignment has shown the vitality of education when ending the poverty cycle; likewise, it has shown that this is not a privilege that everyone has the opportunity to receive. I believe that improving the education systems will pave the way for people to attend school and would be a major step towards ending the world hunger and poverty cycle. The stories gained from this assignment will remind me daily of my responsibility to help those in need around the world.