Originally posted by oxford mushroom:
I cannot help but think of Kate Burton, the British human rights worker who was briefly kidnapped and then released in Gaza.
She is a linguist and speaks several foreign languages fluently, including Arabic. Whenever she picked somewhere to visit, she mastered the langauge before she arrived. She is also expert in sign language; her brother is deaf. Her skills in Spanish complemented her aptitude in French and Flemish which she learnt during her school years in Brussels. From 1987 to 1999 she attended the prestigious European School (Woluwe) in Brussels.
She then went to the London School of Economics to study maths and economics. Upon graduation she decided to work in Gaza with the UN and when the UN pulled out because of the numerous kidnappings, she decided to remain to work with Palestinian families. Even after this kidnapping episode, she has decided to remain in Gaza to continue her work.
Kate Burton is 24. She was a top student in a top University and could easiy get a job at any multinational company. But she opted for a job that will never make her a millionnaire by 25.
Is she an average Jane? I don't think so.
I believe she can be termed "unrealistic and idealistic" as mentioned by some.
No matter which area, those with dreams and passion
deserve our respect and admiration.
And i don't mean those who dream of striking toto/4D.
