In my growing-up years, I occasionally heard that the education system of the United States is average or even mediocre in comparison to the rest of the world. Though it is far from perfect, it is very good. I continue to be amazed at the number of people who come to this country from all around the world to achieve proficiency in English and to earn a degree in an American university. My apartment complex in particular seems to attract international students because of its proximity to an English Language Center.
Because of all of this, I have been privileged to meet many peers from other countries. In the past two years, I have had real conversations with students from Canada, China, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Kenya, South Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, and many other places around the world. This is truly a blessing, one that I am grateful for today.
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