You were ahead of the multicultural curve.Maya Soetoro-Ng: That’s one of the things our mother taught us. It can all belong to you. If you have sufficient love and respect for a part of the world, it can be a meaningful part of who you are, even if it wasn’t delivered at birth.
That’s a beautiful statement and it summarizes perfectly the value of a global education. You see, it’s not about the global economy. The highest purpose of a global education has nothing to do with beating anyone or getting ahead or being more marketable because you’ve been abroad and speak another language or two. Those are perks, absolutely, but they’re not what matters most.
Getting a global education–a global perspective, really–is the ultimate way to become a part of something far, far bigger than your own career or community. Becoming an engaged and compassionate global citizen means that you are connected to the world by virtue of your own humanity and awareness.
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Renee' // November 9, 2008 at 1:46 am
now he’s our President.
Nuestra Presidente! gracias a dios!