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"I am sure that this experience is one that has
affected my life most. I have learned new cultures, history,
and, most of all, new ways to think about things. I believe
that the key factor that makes this trip so special is
the people that we meet along the way. Through talking
to the people who actually live in each of the places that
we visited, I was really able to get a sense of their views
towards their country and the international society." |
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"Myanmar is not clean, not
convenient, some food are not reliable, and flies are
everywhere. But, the people are warm, friendly.The
pagodas are magnificent. They are all parts of this
country. Since I am still learning and young, I could
accept the difference and this country gave me a lot
of topics to think about.What is tourism? What is money?
What does it mean to 'be rich'? What can or should
we do as a part of Asia? What is happiness?" |
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"These two weeks is very precious time to
me, because this program is not sightseeing, we can know
the daily life of people in Burma, what they think, how
hard this country situation is." |
"This program
means something huge and important for me." |
"Visiting the home of a monk who studies at 'Intensity'
was a great experience. On the way to his monastery, we
went through areas that probably no foreigners visit. I
could see the 'daily life' of people, which was especially
meaningful for me. Until I saw this kind of daily life,
I tended to connect poverty with mental poverty as well.
However, these people really looked as though they were
enjoying their lives and seemed to have very strong family
bonds. I have not found an answer to the questions that
have risen in my mind, but I have definitely gained the
ability to look at certain issues from a broader view." |
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