|
I was born in India, raised in a Tibetan society, and educated in a Western school. I have always thought of myself as a bridge and an ambassador between all three worlds, each distinct and significant.
[
Nov
10, 2001]
I wake up each morning, I talk to my family in Tibetan, I eat Indian dosas for lunch and study “Heart of Darkness” in I.B. English classes. I find that this fusion of different cultures has not made me a complicated, confused individual but a cosmopolitan young adult who is aware of cultural diversity and blessed to have the opportunity to live in it.
Growing up in an international community has given me a unique point of view and I proudly defend and support my ideas and traditions. One highlight of my high school life was representing India at a Global Young Leaders Conference, held in Washington D.C. and New York City, in June last year. At the conference, I met amazing students from arround the world whose talents skills, and personalities have changed my perception of other cultures and global conflicts. I was so inspired by the conference that I have chosen to study International Relations as my major. I want to learn more about other people and their worlds, and at the same time, share my experiences and knowledge.
I envision a promising future, a global mosaic of different cultures, values, and traditions. People won’t need to state their citizenship, but will instead work together as world citizens. I believe this is possible because the world is becoming so interdependent; everyone contributes to the cultural diaspora. Having an international perspective will be an essential tool for daily living and job opportunities.
I chose to study at International University Bremen over four top American universities because I believe that studying in a new international university will not only further my interest in other cultures, but will also help me blossom into a fine, well rounded individual. I hope I can prove to be a true daughter of Tibet, and at the same time, contribute to the developing world, thus adding to the future global mosaic.
|
