SEAYLP, the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program, is an initiative funded by the U.S. State Department that has been operated by Northern Illinois University's Center for Southeast Asian Studies twice a year since Fall 2009.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Illinois Maths & Science Academy
It seems like it was the first day elementary school, our imagination start to wander as we stepped into an unfamiliar environment. The journey begun, we met a history teacher and he told us a story and gave a brief introduction of the academy. We had opportunities to interact with the students in the academy. Although we came from different backgrounds, we are able to communicate effectively and connect with each others’ thoughts. The reserved side of us took control and we were afraid to meet new people. However, to our surprise, students in the academy were very nice and this made us feel welcomed. The experience was like a roller coaster ride, and we enjoyed every moment in the academy, the many differences can help us improve our school back home! We can do it!