What is 'passion'? I define it as “a strong fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything which compels a person to act". There are pros and cons to following our passions. True passion can be far reaching and impact lives beyond our own. Whether that outcome is good, well that's a matter of perspective.
Lizzy Simpson: Live from Washington
Like Libby, I also saw the application for the AYLI World Bank and IMF meetings a day before the deadline. I had already set off on my travels en route to DC for my university exchange. But eager to make the most of my time in the United States and form as many connections as possible, I started on my application in a busy, noisy dorm room in Montréal.
Thomas Rawiri: Me he manu rere - A bird in flight
“Ko te manu kai miro, noona te ngaahere. Ko te manu kai Maatauranga, noona te Ao”
“The bird that seeks the miro berry, the forest is his. For the bird that seeks knowledge, the world is his”
Libby Rahman: Pre-trip musings...
What have I signed up for? That’s what I have been asking myself since I found out that I was one of eight amazing AYLI delegates heading to the Annual Meetings of the World Bank & IMF in Washington D.C.!
Eseta Le'au: How to prepare for a life changing experience*
When mentally preparing for what I’ve been told is an experience that “will change my life forever” the internet just does not cut it.
Bhavya Dhar: A Whole New Woooorrllddd
"The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others" - John Locke. In 3 days I'll be heading to the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings. I know the learning curve will be steep but that's what makes it so exciting!!
Janelle Danielson: Goal get it, girl
Don't just be a goal setter, be a goal getter.
I wanted to spend time outside of my comfort zone, and apparently The World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings is where I'll be doing just that. I don't quite know what I'm in for or how to best prepare myself. What I do know is that my values and opinions are going to be challenged, and that I have to be at the airport by 5pm.
Devin Newth: A good adrenaline rush
I’m excited to go to Outward Bound because it will give me the opportunity to explore the world out of Auckland and beyond school; I will be better equipped to influence positive social change when I get back because I will have the skills, experience and motivation to volunteer more to improve society’s obstacles to better living conditions for all.