So, a little birdy told me that you are going to embark on your GYEL journey! It’s a transformative and exciting one, so be prepared, as a student calling from the finish line!
There are lots of things you can expect. From current events to looking at past leaders, you will learn so much from this program. For me, I’ve connected more with my personal habits and sustainability! And for you, that might be something wildly different. But I can be certain of one thing: you will have grown and developed a bit as a person.
Some advice I would give to you is that while the sessions may feel long sometimes, being fully engaged will only help you make real change in the world. Think of sitting through the session as a gateway, or stepping stone, to a greater ability to make real change.
There are many change-making missions out in the world already. My ask to you is that you join one of them. Something that speaks to you, and something that you feel the most passionate about. Because only within passion comes grit and determination. These key factors will be the only things propelling you forward during times of struggle, especially as many of the SDGs goals might not be met in the upcoming timeframe. Regardless, passion matters and will be the gateway to change.
You’ve got a long journey ahead of you, which will definitely fly by! But its the start to something greater. Good luck, and you’ve got this!