Professional Goals and Cultural Development Objectives

While abroad in New Zealand this fall, I will:

• Fully and open-mindedly immerse myself in a new country and culture.
• Explore and travel the country to gain an understanding of the people, history, culture, and lifestyle in New Zealand.
  
• Gain new insights into the field of education by learning and applying various strategies in my host school and later in my future career as a teacher. I am especially excited to explore the system of Literacy Education and bring back new ideas.
  
• Grow in my own teaching style as I build new knowledge into my strategies and philosophies.
  
• Build meaningful relationships with my host family, host school, and community.
  
• Grow personally and professionally as I become more culturally aware, confident, and independent.