Students
English here is a key to doors in employment, education, and opportunities overseas. Having a college degree and professional training are good, but in addition strong English skills are needed. Many students come to our classes after spending the rest of the day at work or university. Seeing their desire to improve themselves and their efforts towards a better future has been inspiring. I see that something I have taken for granted, knowing English and the opportunities it provides, is here a hard earned prize.
Islamic Scholar
So of course you can imagine we might have some differences of opinion. But as I had the chance to sit down in his home, talk, and more so listen I saw some of my assumptions and judgments no longer seeming so sure. I saw a man who loved his children and wanted a better future for them and their society. I heard studied beliefs of a thoughtful and considerate person. Although his ideas on some key things differed from mine I felt his heart and motivation really were for the good of himself and others.
Stranger On The Bus
Our first weekend in town my roommate and I took the bus downtown to do some exploring. Upon exiting the bus a fellow passenger welcomed us in broken English and motioned for us to follow him. So off into the night we went following this unknown man into an unknown city center. After a few minutes, a few turns, and few byways we arrived at a local café. He disappeared inside and then returned with three glasses of juice. We enjoyed our drinks together and then with a shake of hands off he went.
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