I consider our planet to be the worlds biggest university, and travelling gives you a Bachelor degree in Real World Education, as I treat every country that I go to as a full University Course. Before going to any country, my homework contains mostly 10 steps: 1- I study the general history of that country, including politics and religions. 2- Specifically, I research the history of Islam and Muslims in that country, including the contemporary situation and current challenges. 3- I learn about the geography, major geological landmarks, and the economics and educational structure of the country. 4- I memorize the map of the country with all major cities and towns, putting my intended landmarks to visit on the map and organizing it. 5- I look up the culture and cuisine of that country. 6- I research the dos and donts, including local sensitivities. 7- I learn the basics of the language and how to express myself. 8- I read a major work of literature from that country to understand their way of self expression. 9- I locate all related documentaries, watch them, and take notes. 10- Finally, I prepare a large set of questions to ask the locals and learn directly from them. I usually focus on what makes them unique relative to other countries. My benchmark is usually very high. I want to make sure that by the time I leave that country, I know about it more than the average local from that country! Of course I dont always reach that benchmark, but I like to aim very high. Yet often times I study too much that I end up teaching some locals about their country. Such is a blessing from Allah, and I ask Allah to put benefit in what He taught his poor servant. Aaminn. I still did not graduate. Now go and apply! The University of Life! - sicksidersmalaysia
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:22 +0000
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