Last night I attended my regular Monday evening Rotary Meeting where two young girls spoke of their experiences in Rotary Youth programs. Emily , who is 20, spoke about RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and Yolanda who is in Year 12 at Lowther Hall spoke of NYSF (National Youth Science Forum). Both are week long camps which foster self development. Emily told us that the thing she gained most was that the students were given time to speak with no interuptions about the topics they were passionate about and they we also given “me ” time to just think about their passions and dreams. She now knows clearly what her passions are.Yolanda spoke of the fear she had prior to attending the Science based camp that she would not measure up academically and that she mightn’t make friends easily like she did at school. She found that her fear was  completely unfounded. All the 150 students mixed together well and had an enormous range of interest besides Science.
Besides my family I am passionate about Art, Learning, ICT and Rotary. Besides your family what are your passions?