I wish to share while my brain still keeps several stories at the ok level kaa!
The other day, I had a breakfast buffet with a Fulbright alum who came back home for a visit during his break as a postdoctoral fellow in Tucson, Arizona...very hopeful to have one more expert to help handle climate change challenges.
With 3 hours of breakfast, we discussed a whole lot with really good takeaway learning:
- He has tattoos on the two arms and all will be done soon. They show the stories of science like atoms and marine life, which to him, turn tattoos to be meaningful and integral with his passion.
In Tucson, anecdotally, about 80% have tattoos. So, his attitude from young has changed. In fact, we also see many younger ones have more tattoos laew na ka.
Time changes, social attitudes change. We gradually get used to newer ways. Fixed mindset and some people could be quite frustrated.
- His life lessons getting an F from an undergraduate course (making him eligible for honors even iwth GPA of 3.6) and being involved in school and university activities have shaped his mindset about successes and failure. He learned that he was ready to accept failure. In the case of tattoos, it was fine with him if they didn't turn out right after having communicated with the tattoo artist.
Life lessons from failure and learning as well as hands-on activities enhance growth mindset and maturity. Reflections and ability to apply learning in an integrated way are essential skills.
We all need to be adjustable and flexible as time goes by ka.
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