Become a Global Citizen
Posted by Trista on March 12th, 2008
Hello! My name is Trista Richardson and I am a third year Child, Youth and Family major at the University of Guelph. My hope is to one day work with children as a speech-language pathologist or family therapist. Currently I enjoy spending my spare time tutoring at a local school and volunteering in my community. I truly believe in the “Me to We†Philosophy put forth by Free the Children. We can build a better life and world by reaching out to others on a local, national and global level. We have the ability to make a commitment to changing the world for the better in whatever way we can. I am lucky enough to have been brought up in a privileged environment here in Canada and I am looking to continue my move towards a “we†philosophy by volunteering in Botswana. I hope to become more globally responsible by working with a local NGO and I would like to learn first hand about issues affecting the Batswana. I have had a strong desire to get a taste of Africa for several years, and am excited that Botswana will be my destination. I am looking forward to the unforgettable experiences I will have, the knowledge I will gain and the personal connections I will make. I hope to bring these experiences, this new knowledge and these new outlooks back home to spread awareness and inspire others to become global citizens.
