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I am applying for the UGRAD program for the first time. I would appreciate hearing any suggestions you may have.
Essay 1: The Global UGRAD Program is for young leaders committed to serving their home communities. In the space below, please describe why you would be an excellent candidate for the Global UGRAD Program.
"Thank you!" the children said in harmony. I replied, "Promise to use your notebook and pencil, and remember to never give up on studying." I looked at the impartial children playing and giggling on the ground of the orphanage, waved at them, and said the last goodbye. Drop by drop, my tears went down my cheeks as I turned back to our coach.
One year ago, I was authorised to be the following Cooking Club President. My initial project was the "Tet Thuong 2024" Trip - a fundraising event with the following volunteer trip for the orphanage in the new year. I was inexperienced at the start, thinking about how I could influence the members' passion for volunteering and spread more value to the community we were living in. Our cooking club baked and sold cookies and sodas for two weeks to raise the "Tết thương" fund. During the initial days, we faced numerous challenges. We stayed until all the food was sold each day because there were few customers. Some mistakes, such as baking failed, sometimes discourage us. However, through all the difficulties, a strength guided us. That was the desire to make the orphanage's new year memorable.
The target was to visit the local orphanage with volunteer items that helped improve the orphan's school life. From my perspective, giving young people the ability to access education is the best way to provide them with long-term values. For this reason, our team members chose notebooks and pencils as the primary volunteer items. On the way to the orphanage, I worried if our gifts would improve the kids in school time and if they would like our "present." However, my thoughts disappeared after I heard the children's laughs and ran to the volunteers. They were so delighted when they saw us in the orange uniforms at the first moment.
Our team members sat in a circle with the orphans. My team designed a special presentation and game with questions about traditional occasions in Vietnam. Especially, I added many questions about my minority - Khmer traditions, such as: "What is the Ok bom bok event?" and taught the kids some Khmer words. To be born as a Khmer - an ethnic minority in South Vietnam- I love learning about Khmer traditions and sharing my experiences in the Khmer language at every step. We also directed them to write their favourite Vietnamese word and draw their preferred items for the Lunar New Year, such as Chung cake, apricot blossom, and calligraphy. Through the pictures, I could understand the children's world. They are beautiful, impartial, and sparkle through lovely young eyes.
All volunteers were powerfully touched at the end of the trip. F-Chef members put considerable effort into this meaningful project, and I realised that the priceless gift for us was the orphans' smiles. We worked without weariness, knowing our work would help the kids have a special "Tết." I finally learned that the first step for a significant impact on the community would be the consistent efforts of the eternally loving hearts.
As a youngster with a deep passion for learning and giving, I desire to broaden my knowledge to enhance past projects in my high school years and influence my home communities. As my ideology, giving young people access to education is a great way to spread long-term value to the community. I firmly believe that the Global UGRAD Program would provide me with the necessary tools and experiences to amplify my knowledge. On my way to a multicultural environment like the US, I would love to be an ambassador for my country, Vietnam, and my minority, Khmer. I am passionate about expanding my cultural observation and elevating my societal awareness with global citizen connections.
I am applying for the UGRAD program for the first time. I would appreciate hearing any suggestions you may have.
Essay 1: The Global UGRAD Program is for young leaders committed to serving their home communities. In the space below, please describe why you would be an excellent candidate for the Global UGRAD Program.
"Thank you!" the children said in harmony. I replied, "Promise to use your notebook and pencil, and remember to never give up on studying." I looked at the impartial children playing and giggling on the ground of the orphanage, waved at them, and said the last goodbye. Drop by drop, my tears went down my cheeks as I turned back to our coach.
One year ago, I was authorised to be the following Cooking Club President. My initial project was the "Tet Thuong 2024" Trip - a fundraising event with the following volunteer trip for the orphanage in the new year. I was inexperienced at the start, thinking about how I could influence the members' passion for volunteering and spread more value to the community we were living in. Our cooking club baked and sold cookies and sodas for two weeks to raise the "Tết thương" fund. During the initial days, we faced numerous challenges. We stayed until all the food was sold each day because there were few customers. Some mistakes, such as baking failed, sometimes discourage us. However, through all the difficulties, a strength guided us. That was the desire to make the orphanage's new year memorable.
The target was to visit the local orphanage with volunteer items that helped improve the orphan's school life. From my perspective, giving young people the ability to access education is the best way to provide them with long-term values. For this reason, our team members chose notebooks and pencils as the primary volunteer items. On the way to the orphanage, I worried if our gifts would improve the kids in school time and if they would like our "present." However, my thoughts disappeared after I heard the children's laughs and ran to the volunteers. They were so delighted when they saw us in the orange uniforms at the first moment.
Our team members sat in a circle with the orphans. My team designed a special presentation and game with questions about traditional occasions in Vietnam. Especially, I added many questions about my minority - Khmer traditions, such as: "What is the Ok bom bok event?" and taught the kids some Khmer words. To be born as a Khmer - an ethnic minority in South Vietnam- I love learning about Khmer traditions and sharing my experiences in the Khmer language at every step. We also directed them to write their favourite Vietnamese word and draw their preferred items for the Lunar New Year, such as Chung cake, apricot blossom, and calligraphy. Through the pictures, I could understand the children's world. They are beautiful, impartial, and sparkle through lovely young eyes.
All volunteers were powerfully touched at the end of the trip. F-Chef members put considerable effort into this meaningful project, and I realised that the priceless gift for us was the orphans' smiles. We worked without weariness, knowing our work would help the kids have a special "Tết." I finally learned that the first step for a significant impact on the community would be the consistent efforts of the eternally loving hearts.
As a youngster with a deep passion for learning and giving, I desire to broaden my knowledge to enhance past projects in my high school years and influence my home communities. As my ideology, giving young people access to education is a great way to spread long-term value to the community. I firmly believe that the Global UGRAD Program would provide me with the necessary tools and experiences to amplify my knowledge. On my way to a multicultural environment like the US, I would love to be an ambassador for my country, Vietnam, and my minority, Khmer. I am passionate about expanding my cultural observation and elevating my societal awareness with global citizen connections.
