Opening Windows, Planting Seeds of Purpose
Opening Windows, Planting Seeds of Purpose “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — W.B. Yeats. All I want in my life is to make my teachers and mentors proud. To do that, I have dedicated myself to one mission: opening windows to the world for others. One of the greatest gifts I’ve always owned is a clear sense of mission, vision, and purpose. I witness the profound transformation of students from diverse backgrounds as they see their dreams manifest into reality here at the Asian University for Women (AUW). For many, this is not only about achieving a goal; it is about reaching a stage where they truly understand the meaning of the word ‘dream’ itself. Human learning is a complex and complicated process. At AUW, students do not just learn subjects; they acquire the perception to define what their future should look like. They discover their own mission and purpose in life. Here, as a teacher, the most crucial contribution I can make is facilitat...