Garrett
King is a freshman at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. The
former Hancock county 4-Her is studying English as a Second Language
(ESL) and plans to teach ESL after he earns both his undergraduate
and master's degrees. Garrett credits 4-H with getting him started
on his career path.
Garrett's interest
in Japan, the Japanese language, and ESL began with the 4-H
International Exchange program. Through the program, Garrett
traveled to Japan at age 13 and his family hosted three month-long
students and two year-long students.
Garrett says,
"4-H has changed me as a person. Without 4-H, I couldn't imagine
where I would be today. I want to say 'thank you' to everyone for
helping me and for letting my ideas be accomplished."
You can read
more about Garrett's story in the June 2006 issue of the Foundation
Focus newsletter. Not receiving the newsletter? Send an email with
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