The Joy of Sharing One’s Culture
Every time I walk into the classroom to do a presentation, I see an excitement in students’ eyes. They cannot wait to learn about a new country and experience “the travel.” Seeing the enthusiasm in their eyes gives me joy and satisfaction that my presentation will make a difference for them and that my presentation matters.
Sharing culture through presentation, fair, performance, or interview is very rewarding. It benefits the students and the presenters in many ways. For the students, it broadens their perspective, enriches their knowledge, and creates new opportunities for curiosity. For the presenters, learning takes place during the preparation, presentation, and post-evaluation. The presenters have a unique opportunity to share what is important to them about their rich culture. They also have an opportunity to absorb the learners’ perspective. The presenters share part of themselves with the audience and ultimately impact the audience.
I’m grateful to the opportunities to present to students, share my knowledge and traditions with them, enrich their personal growth, and stimulate their curiosity to other cultures and traditions. This truly gives me joy and fulfillment.
Written by: Anna Myburgh
WSU International Student
Kazakstan
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