Hua Yi Sec School pursue your dreams!

The 2 days spent at Hua Yi Secondary marked the very first time I witnessed Trybe’s D2D programme come alive. I had been personally very encouraged to know through the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in school that I have my talents and my dreams are attainable, despite my average grades. Hence, it was a very privileged opportunity to be able to bring across the same message to these precious young people.

I was taken aback when Trybe gave me the opportunity to co-lead the session with 2E1 with Christina on the second day despite my inexperience. As I have never been a very confident public speaker, it resulted in an anxious night of preparation. Looking back, I am thankful that the staff believed in me! It wasn’t as intimidating as I had imagined it to be, and I enjoyed the session tremendously. It was a bonus that the students were active participants and keen learners. Their eyes sparkled with pride and delight as they discovered their talents which were probably seldom affirmed by others. This made all the preparation worthwhile!

The class gave us an unexpected, self-initiated cheer at the end of our classroom session. This gesture warmed my heart as I don’t think it was just an act of formality. Rather, many of them were appreciative of how they have come to realize and accept how they are smart in the various areas. This programme has brought about not just a sense of self-awareness but has empowered them to believe in themselves to pursue their own passions and dreams.

I believe many more youths out there need to hear this message, that as long as they dare to dream, they can do it!

Posted on behalf of Beelian Yeo(intern at Trybe)