Participating in the Children’s Global Alliance Organization has helped teach me how important work ethic is. Not only do we have to work hard in the developing countries, we have to practice working before we leave home. I am so grateful for this lesson because it has helped me in many other aspects of my life. It has helped be to be successful in school. Working hard has improved my skill level in all of my sports. I know that if I can learn and apply a foreign language, then any math equation can be absorbed and used as long as I work at it. I have seen that if I want to create a perfect lesson plan to teach children a specific task, then I can do it. If I can make a plan to teach others a skill, I can make a plan for myself to learn any skill I want.
I am so excited as these last pushes of initial hard work are coming to end because it means the trip is approaching fast. Now I am focused on raising a couple hundred dollars, creating one more lesson plan, and practicing Swahili. I think Africa will be a great opportunity to learn more about the way other people view the world.
My main goal for the trip will be absorbing other people’s perspectives on life. While I was in Cambodia, the thing that was forever implanted in my mind and in my heart was that happiness is always a choice. The constant smiles on my friends’ faces reminded me that no matter what you’re going through, you can always choose to look on the bright side and find what makes you joyful. I think the children and teachers will have a lot to show me about their mindsets. I am truly thrilled to alter my attitude towards the world even further.
I want to make a difference with my efforts in Tanzania. I hope that every child I teach will remember and make use of the lessons I have planned for them. I'll strive to help children learn things in the classroom that will open up more careers so they can improve their life in the future. This comes from my desire to make change. I am not entirely sure where my desire comes from or why it is so strong. All I know is that I am determined to help others succeed. I am afraid that I won’t be as helpful as I potentially could be in Africa. I am terrified that one of my lessons won’t get through to the children the way I am hoping it will. This scares me because it would mean that I am not teaching as well as I could be. I want to give all I have to the children, so holding back even the littlest bit would be so disappointing to me. Although my fear does make me more nervous about going, I think ultimately it will be beneficial. It will help me strive to do my best all the time and work towards perfection.
One of my goals for the trip is also to create bonds with all of the people I encounter in Africa. I am hoping to spread love and happiness to the deserving people we meet. I have learned that a very effective way to become close to another person is to make yourself utterly vulnerable. Opening up to the children and staff about my fears could help me create a strong and impactful bond.
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