My program at Ambrose University College gave me the opportunity to do an internship overseas, which I did in the Middle East.

God had so clearly designed this opportunity for me. The team I worked with was starting Community Development initiatives in areas affected by the 2005 earthquake.  A main focus was on training teachers and developing curriculums in five Muslims schools in the area. I grew up in Japan and had a lot of previous experience in teaching English and coming up with new material. I was confident in passing on these abilities, which allowed me to develop relationships with the teachers and students at the 5 schools. I fell in love with the children, and was amazed by how they lived; on quite cold days, some children would come without socks or shoes and had no sweaters. I was humbled by how much I had and yet I was unable to love and serve in the ways that I saw in this culture. Continue reading →