To begin, my vision is to create an international student cooperative between the students of Mexico and the students of U of M Dearborn. One may think of this as an exchange program, but more. Through the involvement of service learning, and the use of modern communication technology, I foresee students creating greater bonds, learning more about each others' cultures and societies, and building greater relations between our two great nations.
To consider the possibility of not only U of M Dearborn students visiting Mexico, but also Mexican students attending U of M Dearborn, one can see a great opportunity to exchange ideas, and to share insights. The future belongs to the youth of the world; if we are to create a better future, then we need to change the vision of those who have a stake in it.
Imagine the possibility of ending cultural tensions between our two great countries. Imagine an improved relationship with our Latin American neighbors, a relationship in which we all share a greater compassion for each other. Unseen by most is that what happens in Detroit, is connected to what happens in Puebla, Guanajato, or Oaxaca. The people of Detroit see the jobs we've become accustomed to having being shipped overseas. However, we do not see the implications of what these new job markets do to the places that receive them. Unknown to the people of Detroit is that these countries that receive these jobs are also paying a price; be it cultural, environmental, or relating to social justice issue, these countries that receive the jobs that are outsourced, are also paying a price for corporate globalization.
Globalization has many implications, most of which we have only seen as negative thus far. However, globalization could pay off in the long run for humanity; it makes the world a smaller place. Globalization can bridge the gaps of our societies around the world; it can bring all of us closer together in a collective that benefits everyone within our species.
So, how will I change the world with my vision? I plan to begin bridging these gaps; I plan to begin bringing us all closer, and I plan to start this with one of our closest neighboring countries.
To consider the possibility of not only U of M Dearborn students visiting Mexico, but also Mexican students attending U of M Dearborn, one can see a great opportunity to exchange ideas, and to share insights. The future belongs to the youth of the world; if we are to create a better future, then we need to change the vision of those who have a stake in it.
Imagine the possibility of ending cultural tensions between our two great countries. Imagine an improved relationship with our Latin American neighbors, a relationship in which we all share a greater compassion for each other. Unseen by most is that what happens in Detroit, is connected to what happens in Puebla, Guanajato, or Oaxaca. The people of Detroit see the jobs we've become accustomed to having being shipped overseas. However, we do not see the implications of what these new job markets do to the places that receive them. Unknown to the people of Detroit is that these countries that receive these jobs are also paying a price; be it cultural, environmental, or relating to social justice issue, these countries that receive the jobs that are outsourced, are also paying a price for corporate globalization.
Globalization has many implications, most of which we have only seen as negative thus far. However, globalization could pay off in the long run for humanity; it makes the world a smaller place. Globalization can bridge the gaps of our societies around the world; it can bring all of us closer together in a collective that benefits everyone within our species.
So, how will I change the world with my vision? I plan to begin bridging these gaps; I plan to begin bringing us all closer, and I plan to start this with one of our closest neighboring countries.
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