Assignment on Scholarship Reflection Speech

  Sometimes, it is hard to explain inner feelings in words to give it true meaning, but at least we can try. So, this is what I am going to do here. I may not be able to express everything, but still, I will speak my heart out to give my opinion on this prompt. First of all, I can’t thank enough the Government of Ireland for giving me this great opportunity through the International Educational Scholarships program to study in this wonderful country, which is so different from my home country, Yemen. When I was looking for a country to get a scholarship, then there were few things in my mind. I want to study in a country, where I can learn and speak English; I can interact with new cultures along with meeting great people and then introducing myself to modern culture. So, when I got this opportunity to study in Ireland, I did not think for a second to make my decision, because Ireland has everything, which I wished for.

My belief was more strengthened when I came here and started my studies at the Waterford Institute of Technology. I loved the culture and people of Ireland, which is so modern and open-minded allowing everyone to explore their intellectual and physical capabilities. I always wondered how I would settle in an English country, as I don’t have a great socio-economic background. I belong to one of the remote areas of Yemen. So, it was quite difficult for me to adjust to a new modern country. But when I came here, and made new friends, as well as, mingled with the culture of Ireland; I came to know that I am not a stranger here. The love and warmth of Ireland are so gracious in so many ways. I have been able to learn so many things in this period, which I have spent in Ireland, and I wish to have this great learning culture in my country, Yemen, where we don’t have enough facilities and opportunities.

The war has destroyed our country and the future of your youth. I would like to carry this relationship with Ireland to inspire more youth from my country to work hard in their studies and get a scholarship here. I would love to see more people from Yemen to come here and see the beauty of Ireland. To promote this relationship between the two countries, I will remain in touch with my family and friends back in Yemen. I will keep providing useful information about the scholarships provided by the Government of Ireland, and how they can get one of them. I have a personal aim to stay here in Ireland after my studies to enter into my professional field, and then bring my family to Ireland too. I will keep spreading the message of love and peace, which I have received from Ireland. I will also keep giving my views loud and clear so that students all around the world, especially the students of Yemen can listen to my views, and they can push themselves to get this great opportunity, which has changed my life in so many ways. I will continue to do, whatever I can to build a strong relationship with Ireland in every possible manner.