Happy Monday kaaa!
The past week happened to be one of the busiest these days. Yet, it concluded well with a reception for recent Fulbright alums and current grantees at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After quite a few years, my hope was a success....no floods, no Covid, no emergencies, hindering me from attending it ka.
It was so 'good to heart' ....ดีต่อใจ 5555! Memories flowed back to the time when I was still with Fulbright to manage such a meaningful event to feel the pride with the grantees and their parents/supervisors.
It was even better to meet with a good number of our alums....boasting nidnueng that I believe I know them all ka. Having seen them grow well in their careers and personal lives couldn't make it happier ka. More importantly, they were invited because of their kind spirit of helping Fulbright in numerous ways.
- To pre-screen applications, reading essays and rating them....sure took up a long time to get them done completely ka
- To serve on our interview panels, selecting the best and brightest who have good hearts and are willing to lead across cultures
- To share their experiences with new grantees
- To be involved in other special functions throughout the year
It isn't just what they help that makes me feel great ka. The wonders of them are always seen and felt. For example, one flew from Hatyai to share his experience with new grantees (without letting Fulbright know, meaning he was on leave and paid his way just for one session!) Another was when a Fulbright staff mentioned, '...., I'd like to ask for help.' She didn't even finish her first sentence to get a response 'yes' without questions asked ka. She told me that this spirit has been one important reason she continues to work with Fulbright Thailand ka.
If anyone asks me to identify only one thing that I like Fulbright most. I'd answer without hesitation that it's this event to see the first step of sending our grantees out and await their successful paths of cross-cultural learning ka. All through the process, we'd follow them at a distance as needed, and wait for them to return to be alums we're always proud of ka....definitely not only about their academic achievement but about their humility and empathy for a warmer and more caring Fulbright circle and beyond.
They're my 'forever energizers', keeping me alert and active for days and weeks to come ka.
Cheers to all my energizers, near and far ka....luv luv luv kaa
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