when faced with ethnocentrism.
While volunteering for two non-profit programs, I realized how I’d like to utilize my
ability to help others. I took an opportunity to mentor a five-year-old child from
Guatemala named Kemberly through Head Start Program. Lessons learned
while mentoring Kemberly have helped me see from the perspective of targeted
minorities. When we first met, Kemberly was very shy. Her initial timidity was
likely a response to the cruelty her family endured amongst an upper middleclass
community. A common misunderstanding is that most migrant citizens are
“illegal aliens” who steal work opportunities from locals. Fortunately, community
program efforts are well established in Kemberly’s community. I believe that my
mentoring of Kemberly helped her gain self worth. Kemberly’s future holds
newfound hope; and I have newfound faith in the power of public education and
public organization.
In my sophomore year of college, I was chosen to participate in an internship at
Place Of Hope-- a non-profit group foster home for abused and neglected
children in Palm Beach County. I was able to see firsthand what goes on behind
the scenes to fund a private organization. Marketing through local media is a
tactful skill that produces financial stability through philanthropy. I want to
understand how to use globalization in media to promote all non-profit programs.
For me, the Global Education Scholarship will lessen concern on how to afford a
semester abroad. With the award, I can maximize concentration on the many
ways I plan to use the knowledge gained.
Fear of the unknown is a driving force behind disrespectful behavior towards any
race. The Quote by Henry Miller, "One's destination is never a place, but a new
way of seeing things." can be applied to the goals I wish to achieve. I want to
teach a new way of seeing the value of immigration in society. In turn, new
citizens can use their skills to boost economic stability and growth.
The Global Education Scholarship will provide an extraordinary opportunity to
immerse myself in a new culture and further expand my knowledge on a global
level. As a foreign student and first time visitor, I would like to share my
experience with others by teaching the value of cultural acceptance.
