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Choose a current global issue. Tell us what you know about it, why it interests you, and how you hope the Global Citizenship Program could help you learn more.
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Growing
up in Malaysia, I was taught to accept decades old rules, no question is asked.
The bamboo stick disciplined students and teacher’s word was law. The focus of
learning had always been competition for a better percentage on tests. In this
system, integrity and social responsibility are ignored. Upon moving to the
United States, I have had the opportunity to truly learn. Learning became
pleasurable; it’s not about being spoon-fed but rather being independent in
unearthing knowledge myself. I find enjoyment in this system where students are
given freedom to peruse activities that they are adored. Punishment and
competition are set aside; encouragement and collaboration are being held near
and dear. This, I have learned, is a much better approach of education.
However,
no education system is simply perfect. Recently, the issue of achievement gap
had drawn my attention as I wrote my English research paper on issues facing
youth. “Achievement gap” is a familiar term; however the focus is always on
racial differences; while the gap caused by the different socioeconomic
background is deemphasized.
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Perhaps
there may is no simple solution to the problem. Perhaps my effort such as
mentoring underprivileged kids is insignificant, but this is only the
beginning. Given any opportunity to make a difference in a kid’s life, even if
it’s merely one student, I will seize the opportunity. This, I found to be my moral
obligation, my way of giving back to domestically and internationally. Education
is the road to civilization and the path to improvement so I wish to gather
more knowledge about education system in other countries. Perhaps, one day
given a chance, integrate it to our existing system.
To
me, education is not always easily accessible; it’s precious and fragile ideal
that was fought for. I seek a community that aligns with my passionate in
helping the week, giving rest to the weary, and supporting the feeble. I
believed Global Citizenship Program abide by all these qualities. In the world
of rapid globalization, we are not just dwellers of a country but delegates of
the world.
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