User talk:Phoebe Myra Kumi

Message to my Choir Teacher SELF
I would require a college curriculum that centers on Christian morals. What I mean by this is that I would concentrate on core classes like math and science, however I would incorporate classes that focus on learning more about God. I would require students to choose from different spiritual classes to help them in their walk with God. I would have a class that studies the bible and how to apply it into our daily lives. I would also have a prayer class. This would focus on discovering people's spiritual gifts and learning how to strengthen them through prayer life. I would also endeavor to have a class that focuses on developing the gifts that God has bestowed upon my prospective students. God has blessed His people with different gifts to glorify his name. This includes singing, playing sports, teaching, etc. This class would ingrain in the students that the gift God has given them is not theirs, but God's, and that they must be obedient and use the gifts to bring unbelievers to his kingdom.

A cultural experience I had was visiting my mother’s home country, Ghana. When I was 8 years old, I went to live there with my mother and my sister for a few months. Being that I had not been there many times before this visit, I learned many things about the Ghanaian culture. I learned that respect is exceedingly big in the culture. When you are told what to do, you do it without question or an attitude. The kids are also put to house and outdoor work at an early age. You are also not allowed to take anything with your left hand because it is seen as immense disrespect. Though elders are exceedingly strict, they still know how to have fun. Having parties to celebrate life, holidays, or birthdays are also a big part of the culture. At these parties, the most important thing is making sure you dance. It is vital that you know how to dance with rhythm and class in the Ghanaian culture. Most importantly, the Ghanaian culture emphasizes the importance of education. Attending college and maintain A's is a must in my culture. This cultural experience has taught me to be respectful to my elders, persevere through any life experience to achieve your goals and have fun in life. This has enabled me to work exceedingly hard throughout high school, so I can maintain excellent grades in hopes of attending a prestigious college. I have also made it a point to live everyday like it is my last.

An honor I received was ‘Most Outstanding Varsity Choir Singer’ my junior year of high school. This award was given to me because my fellow choir members felt that I was the most hard working and the most improved singer in the ensemble.