“In 2022, I joined Y-English Club as a beginner to practice English and to explore new opportunities. I started as a beginner, and after improving my English speaking skills through a lot of practice and fun activities, I worked with incredible teammates, first as a Co-Leader and then as a facilitator. For two years, every Saturday, I would lead team building games along with English Learning sessions with the other “ZOKYs.” Following that routine built up many invaluable skills that I didn’t even notice until later on. My journey there showed me how simple actions can have a large impact in the future. The other communities I was part of, outside of the YMCA ( @LIME, American Corner Antananarivo, Blossom,…), also played major parts in my personal and professional growth. The combined experience from all these groups empowered me to apply for and get a full grant to study in America!!! My dream country!! Glory to God!! Even, as I am currently studying here, I still use these skills to be well-involved on campus. There is one simple lesson that I would like you to take from this story:   “It’s the things that we do daily, weekly, and monthly that can make a big difference in our lives.” That is why I value “progress over success.”