text: I feel that to be successful in life you have to help other people. Community service is a great way to get kids involved in other things rather than sitting at home and playing video games, or watching T.V. being active in your community is also something that would look great on a college application. It's kind of a win-win scenario. Think about it, what if you were stuck at home and had nothing to do? Most kids would say well I can go to the movies and see the same movie that I've seen a million times to squash my boredom. but i would say that you should go help pick up some trash at the park or, Help your next door neighbor with their homework. That would be the right thing to do.