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| Wellington, New Zealand |
Greetings
from the shaky city of Wellington, New Zealand.
It is
always a privilege to write for the BIDP blog. If there is one word I could use
to describe this group of BIDP II students it would be “hospitable”. From the
first day until the last, I felt welcomed, included and very much a part of the
BIDP II community. So maybe to start of this blog, I should really thank them
for making me feel welcome and for taking me out to lunch. I especially enjoyed
the Chicken Rice near Sunshine Square.
Even as
each person is unique, the combination of these unique individuals causes the
entire group have its own character and personality. One thing that really
stands out to me is how inquisitive this group is. Their eagerness to learn and
to experiment sometimes got them into trouble, but perhaps a little mischief
does make life more interesting. Perhaps even this could be an indication of a
greater level of intelligence needing to be fed and guided. I have to say,
intelligence was definitely not lacking amongst the BIDP II group.
It has been
4 months since I was with the BIDP II class over in Penang, and much has
happened since then. I hear that they have since completed Phase I
successfully, so a big congratulation goes out to each and every one of them.
From the limited time we spent together, I know that they will do well in
wherever the careers take them. I believe that they have what it takes to
become successful, to tackle the challenges that their generation faces in
building a better nation, and to build bridges/networks amongst individuals and
communities at home and abroad.
If I can
indulge in one piece of advice, it would be this: Do not take lightly the
relationships you have formed with your fellow BIDP II classmates. Success is a
team effort, built of lifting each other up. Think of a human pyramid. The
person at the apex can only be there because of those who are underneath,
sharing the load and carrying each other. The achievements of your tomorrow and
built on the networks of your today.
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| Times with the BIDP II group |
Written by: Chor Ee Tan