Excerpt: The Aga Khan’s speech was all the more inspiring. I was captivated by his narration of the formation of the university, his discussion on the possible benefits versus opportunity costs. What stuck in my mind was his discussion of a fear of the departure of the great minds from the developing world, having gained a sound, world class education, to seek greener pastures in the west. This resonated with me since over my travels I have come to realize that the West is not simply “better” but more so different. That we as well sacrifice for our high standard of living, usually in the form of family and community. In the past few years I have come to realize that the discussion no longer centers around emigration – to flee ones country with whatever resources one can muster in search of a better life – but rather to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your own country. It’s not about running. It is about arming oneself with ideas and an ethical framework to fight for the growth and development of ones country, to build capacity and effect massive waves of change.
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