"THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU!"
This provocative statement blared at me from NYU's Center for Global Affairs website. It is an interesting concept that a lot of my generation buy into. But is the world waiting for anyone? I think not. I believe that is an incredibly naive and slightly narcissistic view of global society. It is important to be part of something bigger than oneself. It is vital to get along with people and together attempt to make change. It is true that one person can transform the world but think of how much more we can achieve together?
I have always been interested in an international career. Primarily because I grew up all over the world. My parents taught me how to pack light, I taught myself how to assimilate fast, my little brother taught me to believe in values like justice, fairness, equality, hope and courage --life taught me that everything is in a constant state of change. But that that is a good thing.
Technology evolves at a rapid rate and I am fascinated by it. New York City keeps moving and changing. News changes and events blurr. Dreams adapt. Nature moves. Hearts beat. It is pointless not to move, not to grow, not to welcome transitions. If you think of anything that remains static and unchanged....there are few examples that come to mind. Most things seem to fall apart if left alone for long enough. Water stagnates, bricks crumble...etc. Time moves. Attending the event at NYU made me realise that time doesn't stop. Age doesn't matter, happiness does and so does results.
The career event at NYU focused on practical advice of career insiders on how they got into their careers. But times have changed. The economy has changed. I am not them. The world is out there and I can't wait for it to come for me. I have to be innovative and go out there and get it. I know what I want. A career that I can excel in. I do not want to be self employed. I enjoyed attending this event. It is preparing me for my future. Regardless, I know what I need to do next.
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