Friday was Simon’s (Tim and my Kiswahili instructor this past week) last day as a teacher here at LJS. He is starting university in Morogoro this coming week. On Friday he was asking Tim and I about the school system in America, and in return, he told us about the Tanzanian system (which is extremely similar to ours). Simon is going to study agriculture business – a phenomenal field of study in a country that is practically run by agriculture. He has attended LJS for most of his educational history and he is incredibly intelligent. I can see him going very far in life. I only hope that when he becomes successful, he chooses to stay in Tanzania.
The thing that for some reason really struck me was how proud and excited he was. And Simon is even attending university with financial help from the government and his family! University is a privilege here – you have to take exams in order to get through high school and more to get into university. Back home it is basically expected that you will go to college and get a bachelor’s degree at least, but here it is truly an honor to be able to attend university. It was amazing to hear the pride and joy in his voice and displayed on his face when he talked about his future studies at university. I truly wish him the best of luck and he will be in my prayers as he works towards his degree.
Peace.
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