Last week was busy for the Center for International Education at UNC as they hosted an array of activities on campus for international week.
I attended the international achievement awards ceremony on March 3. Several international and domestic students where recognized for increasing global understanding and for their academic excellence.
My favorite part of the evening was the speech given by keynote speaker, Binka LeBreton. LeBreton is an environmentalist, human rights activist and author, and has lived in Brazil for the past 20 years.
Her bright smile, confident voice and British accent and her ease at the microphone were captivating to say the least. I was covering the event for multiple reasons (check out my article), and the stress of an uncertain future fast approaching was clouding my thoughts. The last thing I had expected was to glean personal motivation from the event.
LeBreton spoke about following your dreams no matter where in the world those dreams would take you. Even in times when she was uncertain LeBreton said she knew she had to follow her heart and follow whatever new adventures life threw her way.
She commended all those who are willing to take hold of each new day and chase whatever it is that makes their heart beat, whatever it is they live for.
I left that night with LeBreton's words ringing encouragement in my ears and motivation through my veins. I was reminded that no matter who you are or where you're from, the world is the stage for you to pursue and find your dreams.
What are you waiting for?
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