On the boat going to Liberty Island, i faced the amazing view of NewYork Bay, these 3 pictures have been taken on the same day.
under different point of view, the building colors have changed.
i loved this place!!
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
What i know about Rwanda!!
I've been to Rwanda twice in my life, and each time it was a great experience.
Rwanda is named the thousand hills and million smile country , and it's a perfect definition.
1. Kigali is the cleanest city in Africa (Plastic bags are illegal)
Rwanda has banned plastic bags (they will cut up your bags at the airport), and as a result, there’s barely any litter on the streets. There’s also compulsory community service once a month for all Rwandans, where people clean up their communities.
2. There are more than a thousand hills in Rwanda: driving in Kigali means going up and down continuously, with that green streets
3. How horrific the 1994 genocide was (and how the country has recovered)
1994 genocide – 1 million people killed in a 100 days. When bad things happen in countries very far away from you, and the only way you find out about these things is through TV and newspapers, then there’s a tendency to be disengaged from the reality of it.
Rwandans haven’t forgotten the genocide but they’ve somehow found a way to move on from it and not let it hold them back. The country is one of Africa’s best economic and political success stories, with a well-respected president, and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. The country is now peaceful, stable and there seems to be no more tension.
4. Rwanda is the tiny heart of Africa
Situated 1270 km west of the Indian Ocean and 2000 km east of the Atlantic Ocean, and around 160 km from the equator, Rwanda is pretty much in the middle of Africa. Rwanda’s neighbour, the DRC, is known as the ‘Dark Heart of Africa’. If the DRC is a super-sized muffin, then Rwanda is half a raisin. This tiny country is therefore Africa’s tiny (but warm) heart
5. Passion fruit juice: Malocuja juice, this was the discovery of the passion fruit texture, and taste for sure the best feeling i had.
I did not have the chance to go for Gorilla tracking or swim in Lac Kivu, but i've met people, with whom i had meals, i talked, we shared laughters and emotional moments, people that i can call friends, Rwandan big heart is the best asset of this country.
Rwanda is named the thousand hills and million smile country , and it's a perfect definition.
1. Kigali is the cleanest city in Africa (Plastic bags are illegal)
Rwanda has banned plastic bags (they will cut up your bags at the airport), and as a result, there’s barely any litter on the streets. There’s also compulsory community service once a month for all Rwandans, where people clean up their communities.
2. There are more than a thousand hills in Rwanda: driving in Kigali means going up and down continuously, with that green streets
3. How horrific the 1994 genocide was (and how the country has recovered)
1994 genocide – 1 million people killed in a 100 days. When bad things happen in countries very far away from you, and the only way you find out about these things is through TV and newspapers, then there’s a tendency to be disengaged from the reality of it.
Rwandans haven’t forgotten the genocide but they’ve somehow found a way to move on from it and not let it hold them back. The country is one of Africa’s best economic and political success stories, with a well-respected president, and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. The country is now peaceful, stable and there seems to be no more tension.
4. Rwanda is the tiny heart of Africa
Situated 1270 km west of the Indian Ocean and 2000 km east of the Atlantic Ocean, and around 160 km from the equator, Rwanda is pretty much in the middle of Africa. Rwanda’s neighbour, the DRC, is known as the ‘Dark Heart of Africa’. If the DRC is a super-sized muffin, then Rwanda is half a raisin. This tiny country is therefore Africa’s tiny (but warm) heart
5. Passion fruit juice: Malocuja juice, this was the discovery of the passion fruit texture, and taste for sure the best feeling i had.
I did not have the chance to go for Gorilla tracking or swim in Lac Kivu, but i've met people, with whom i had meals, i talked, we shared laughters and emotional moments, people that i can call friends, Rwandan big heart is the best asset of this country.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
What did i learn during my mentorship!!
Listed are some suggestions on how mentees can best take advantage of the mentoring opportunities:
- Make time to meet regularly with your mentor(s). Being mentored is an important long-term investment. Be prepared for your meetings and have specific goals and tasks in mind.
- Learn to ask for help or feedback. Clear communication is the cornerstone on which all other factors sit. It is through constructive and empathetic dialogues that relationships can develop, allowing both parties to bring forward their ideas, enter discussions, and maintain professional development.
- Be willing to listen and learn. Mutual trust is dependent upon maintaining confidences. Although difficult, the mentee has to be willing to openly accept criticism and feedback, demonstrating strength and the willingness to grow.
- Take advantage of opportunities presented. Part of your professional development should include seminars, speakers, classroom observations, etc. Your mentor may provide guidance on which activities would be most beneficial.
- Be open and honest. This is vital in getting the guidance and assistance you may need and will offer your mentor the assurance that they also can rely on you.
- Be proactive about your needs. Being proactive is much more than just taking the initiative - it's about accepting responsibility for your own behaviors (past, present and future). It is about building partnerships based on principles.
- Be a problem solver. When bringing problems to your mentor, you should have possible solutions in mind to foster the development of your own problem-solving skills. While the mentor can provide ideas and feedback, sometimes no one knows your situation better than you.
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