Yet, the path to realizing these dreams is often tackled with hurdles, needing resilience, determination and the right support to succeed on the global stage.
Earning a scholarship through the British Council’s “IELTS Prize” further motivated her to hone her skills in her field. She shared that “the IELTS was an eye-opener. I’m not particularly an extrovert and not comfortable speaking in public, but I did well with my speaking, showing me that I could surprise myself.”
He added that improving his English skills also helped him be more attuned to his patients’ needs and adapt to the foreign environment. Aguila echoed this, and shared how the exam helped him achieve his dream of working abroad. After securing a health-care role, he later received a scholarship in Canada with his employer which covered travel, accommodation and education.
“The test may be the same, but how they deliver it and the support given makes all the difference,” De Vera said, who likened her experience to a safe space for pursuing her goals.
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