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Q: What did you learn last year that changed your perspective?
— Mariana, 15, BrazilI've learned to listen to others. Truly listen. From listening to my friends’ complaints when I was directing the school play to hearing the other side of arguments when speaking with my mom, I'm often thrown back on how little I know and how much other can teach me. I wish that I never let go of this gift.”
Q: What did you learn last year that changed your perspective?
— Dekshina, 19, India“I learned that I can be wrong. I don't have to be perfect every time. I can make mistakes. It's alright to be negative sometimes. We are humans — we are meant to make mistakes and should take risks and enjoy life.”
Q: What did you learn last year that changed your perspective?
— Maanya, 13, U.S.AI have to work towards my goals instead of procrastinating. Realizing and accepting that I tend to procrastinate helped me to look at what aspects of my environment were causing this. First, I took away all distractions, like my phone and books. Then I started doing the Pomodoro timers using lifeat.io. (It's a good website for studying.)These strategies allowed me to focus when working instead of giving up and doing something else. They cleared my perspective and I was able to create definite goals and work towards them.”
Q: What did you learn last year that changed your perspective?
— Bhumika, 17, CanadaLearning about the number of girls in my home country, Guyana who are not able to go to school because of financial means and the societal pressures they face. I feel so grateful to have a supportive community where post-secondary education is encouraged.”
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