Comments on: What’s it really like to work in international aid? ctd. http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/09/04/whats-it-really-like-to-work-in-international-aid-ctd/ Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:17:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sarah http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/09/04/whats-it-really-like-to-work-in-international-aid-ctd/comment-page-1/#comment-518 Sarah Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:49:45 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=1849#comment-518 Hey Sherry Mueller, My Spanish 4 class just listened to your presentation today at Magic City Campus in Minot, ND. You more than likely would recognize me as the girl who did not look like she was paying attention at all during your presentation, but trust me, I was definitely listening. I really enjoyed the way you presented, it was very uplifting and fresh, and kept the attention of seniors who have a bad case of senioritis. Your story was very uplifting as well. You not knowing what you wanted to do with your life until you were older took a lot of pressure off of me. You see, I think I know what I want to do with my life, but of course I am not so sure right now. Hearing stories of people knowing and deciding what they were going to do with their life when they were in high school and then going on to either pursuit it and not be happy with it or changing their mind about a zillion times and still not finding what they want to do, has been scaring me and putting a lot of pressure on me. But hearing your story and seeing how much joy your profession brings you gave me more confidence and reassured me that it's okay that I don't know what to do yet. So thank you very much and from the bottom of my heart for that reassurance and confidence booster; it is much appreciated. And although, I don't think I want to pursuit language in my future, your speech was very interesting to listen to and an eye opener. Thank you once again, and thank you for coming to little old Minot, ND :) Hey Sherry Mueller,
My Spanish 4 class just listened to your presentation today at Magic City Campus in Minot, ND. You more than likely would recognize me as the girl who did not look like she was paying attention at all during your presentation, but trust me, I was definitely listening. I really enjoyed the way you presented, it was very uplifting and fresh, and kept the attention of seniors who have a bad case of senioritis. Your story was very uplifting as well. You not knowing what you wanted to do with your life until you were older took a lot of pressure off of me. You see, I think I know what I want to do with my life, but of course I am not so sure right now. Hearing stories of people knowing and deciding what they were going to do with their life when they were in high school and then going on to either pursuit it and not be happy with it or changing their mind about a zillion times and still not finding what they want to do, has been scaring me and putting a lot of pressure on me. But hearing your story and seeing how much joy your profession brings you gave me more confidence and reassured me that it’s okay that I don’t know what to do yet. So thank you very much and from the bottom of my heart for that reassurance and confidence booster; it is much appreciated. And although, I don’t think I want to pursuit language in my future, your speech was very interesting to listen to and an eye opener. Thank you once again, and thank you for coming to little old Minot, ND :)

]]> By: Mercedes http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/09/04/whats-it-really-like-to-work-in-international-aid-ctd/comment-page-1/#comment-516 Mercedes Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:47:53 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=1849#comment-516 Hi Sherry Mueller, I just listened to you today ( 09/14/09) at Magic City Campus. I enjoyed your presentation. It was very enlightening and I wish we would have had more time because there are many questions I wanted to ask and many things I wanted to tell you about my trip to Argentina and how that trip has changed my mind. I have decided that I want to work internationally. It was nice to hear first hand from a person that has experience in working around the world. Thank you so much for coming, you have made me more excited to get into working. I have decided I want to work internationally as a pediatrician so I can help children and use the Spanish I've been so diligently learning for the past four years. Thank you again. Sincerely Yours, Mercedes Hi Sherry Mueller,

I just listened to you today ( 09/14/09) at Magic City Campus. I enjoyed your presentation. It was very enlightening and I wish we would have had more time because there are many questions I wanted to ask and many things I wanted to tell you about my trip to Argentina and how that trip has changed my mind. I have decided that I want to work internationally. It was nice to hear first hand from a person that has experience in working around the world. Thank you so much for coming, you have made me more excited to get into working. I have decided I want to work internationally as a pediatrician so I can help children and use the Spanish I’ve been so diligently learning for the past four years. Thank you again.

Sincerely Yours,
Mercedes

]]> By: Calli http://workingworldcareers.com/2009/09/04/whats-it-really-like-to-work-in-international-aid-ctd/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Calli Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:45:09 +0000 http://workingworldcareers.com/?p=1849#comment-514 Hello Sherry and Mark, I am Calli from Minot High School in ND. I wanted to tell you how encouraging your visit with us this morning was. I am aspiring to teach English internationally in a Spanish-speaking community. Simply knowing that there are jobs out there and that it's not just an unattainable dream is so helpful. I wasn't one of the students lucky enough to win a copy of your book, however, I will be asking one of my classmates kindly if I can borrow it. I'm interested to know how international affairs work and to dive into the world as I finish my official education. The flame which previously existed inside of me has been rekindled by you. Thank you for taking the time to meet with the lowly foreign language students at MCC. =] Hello Sherry and Mark,
I am Calli from Minot High School in ND. I wanted to tell you how encouraging your visit with us this morning was. I am aspiring to teach English internationally in a Spanish-speaking community. Simply knowing that there are jobs out there and that it’s not just an unattainable dream is so helpful. I wasn’t one of the students lucky enough to win a copy of your book, however, I will be asking one of my classmates kindly if I can borrow it. I’m interested to know how international affairs work and to dive into the world as I finish my official education. The flame which previously existed inside of me has been rekindled by you. Thank you for taking the time to meet with the lowly foreign language students at MCC. =]

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