Teach Abroad

During my baccalaureate experience at Morehouse College, students were constantly advised to travel the world and become 'Global Leaders,' ones whom understand the many cultures that exist in our society, and whom are constantly being educated in an exchange between others both near and afar. I believe I have done just that during my matriculation through college, having participated in study, research, volunteering and teaching abroad. Visiting countries such as Brazil, Peru, and the Dominican Republic etc. has opened my eyes to the beauty of people, nature and cultures other than my own. Now, as I begin a new stage in my life I am seizing the opportunity to experience one of the richest cultures and learn some of its long history while doing something I really love that serves a community.
From this opportunity with CIEE, I hope to see and experience more of the world that surrounds me while gaining a better understanding of its countless societies. I want to experience life in Asia. I want to indulge in the native food there, listen and dance the music, and interact with the people all while studying and practicing the unique languages, histories and literatures. I hope to examine by comparing aspects of my home culture, that of the Bahamas, to that of my assigned institution. But most of all, I look forward to this experience sharpening my skills and teaching me more about the world I inhabit. I have read many books and have seen many photographs of Asia. This has only increased my yearning to experience it all for myself and be the guy behind the lens of a camera and the ink of a pen, however, one who is noted for his work in society.
From the time I began to consider the future and wonder who and what I would become, I’ve ...

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...om the real purpose of being there. I also was a part of a group that traveled around Atlanta, Georgia to visit different religious denominations to learn more about them. It was customary for us to arrive early to create an opportunity to discuss some of the rules, beliefs and practice of the members. I absorbed that it was best to first listen and try to understand with a sense of openness and then gather more information by inquisition and research. My skills for discovery and inquisitorial nature allowed me to be very successful in adapting to the many cultures that I have been exposed to.
Each challenge has an equally unique solution and I promise that as a teacher, it is my job to work towards solving each issue. This opportunity helps me to gain these real world experiences that I believe will profit towards accomplishing both my short- and long-term goals.