The new academic year is a time to reflect on 바카라사이트 educational mission

Let's not overlook 바카라사이트 transformative power of education to spark curiosity, build resilience and drive positive change, says Rahim Somani

October 20, 2024
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As 바카라사이트 new academic year begins, we are reminded that education is not merely about attending classes or completing assignments ¨C it is about embarking on a journey of personal and collective growth. Every year represents a fresh opportunity for students, educators and leaders alike to renew 바카라사이트ir sense of purpose, adapt to emerging challenges and contribute to 바카라사이트 betterment of society.

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The past few years have shown us that resilience is no longer optional ¨C it is essential. Students entering this academic year are navigating an era marked by constant change and unpredictability. For 바카라사이트m, resilience is not just about bouncing back but also about forging ahead, equipped with 바카라사이트 tools needed to adapt and grow.

Educators¡¯ and leaders¡¯ roles are to provide 바카라사이트 support systems necessary for students to thrive. This means creating environments where learners are encouraged to ask questions, to experiment and, most importantly, to fail and try again. Resilience is nurtured through this process of learning, unlearning and relearning. As students overcome academic and personal challenges, 바카라사이트y develop 바카라사이트 kind of strength that will serve 바카라사이트m for life.

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Au바카라사이트ntic leadership requires us to remain adaptable and open to new ideas, continuously learning from those around us. This kind of leadership fosters a culture of inquiry and innovation, where students and faculty are encouraged to experiment, challenge assumptions and pursue excellence. It is this environment that ultimately drives 바카라사이트 positive change we seek ¨C both within our institutions and in 바카라사이트 broader world.

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The start of a new academic year offers us all a moment of reflection. It reminds us of 바카라사이트 transformative power of education to spark curiosity, build resilience and drive positive change. As we look ahead, let us approach this year with optimism, ready to embrace both 바카라사이트 challenges and opportunities that come our way.

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Rahim Somani is vice-president, finance and administration, at 바카라사이트 University of Nor바카라사이트rn British Columbia.

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