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May 27, 2005
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of all, I must admit that it was my first time interacting
with the people from the United States. In my life,
I never thought people from the States would be able
to talk with African people and have a constructive
dialogue with them—having pure intentions in
mind—and able to combine ideas so as to pave
the way to a bright future and hope for all.
The
CIDA, Morehouse College and Butler University students
discussed a common vision for success.
Indisputably,
the conversations and the whole experience were quite
fascinating and full of inspiration than what I initially
expected in relation to differences in perception
and ideas. I was quite moved by the level of commitment
and devotion the U.S. people have to help produce
change in Africa. The level of understanding and desire
to work together to build a new progressive and united
nation through active participation by the youth throughout
the world was mirrored by both South African and African
American youth throughout the day-long interactive
sessions at CIDA.
Out
of all that I observed, the following points created
an everlasting impression on my mind:
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Live life to the fullest in order to realize the
purpose of living.
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Give and share with others, for you desire for others
to do the same for you one day.
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Unity is power—international relations is
the beginning of the solution.
I
therefore remain convinced that one of the greatest
and most powerful thing a man or woman can do is prepare
himself or herself for openness and selflessness in
the approach toward better living with other people
around him or her.
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