Is the Gap Year with Open Dreams Worth It?
This was the question I asked myself after high school. Was taking a gap year really worth the risk? Should I pause my education in Cameroon to pursue dreams of studying Abroad? Hearing all the inspiring stories of Open Dreams scholars, I knew I wanted to be one too.
Many disapproved of my decision. Family members even urged my parents to discipline me, saying I would not succeed. But their shaming didn't bother me - I knew where I was headed. I knew that If I worked hard, I believed success would come.
Was the gap year worth it? Absolutely. At Open Dreams, I made friends for life. I experienced hope rising and falling, smiled through joy and cried in sorrow. But through it all, I grew stronger.
My time there was full of personal growth. In Open Dreams, I gained skills to carry lifelong. There were smiles and tears, victories and setbacks - but it all built me up. I have confidence that the talents developed will sustain me.
For anyone considering a gap year, I say take the chance. Open Dreams empowers you to reshape your future. The year may push you to your limits, but trusting the process is its own reward. For me, the gamble has paid off tenfold.
Mbaku Shansel |Project Moon Coordinator | Open Dreams
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