opportunity – n. a good chance for advancement or progress
motivation – n. the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something
field trip – n. a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made (as by students and a teacher) for purposes of firsthand observation
inspiring – adj. causing people to want to do or create something or to lead better lives
cool – slang adj. very good
heartfelt – adj deeply felt : very sincere
real-world – adj. of practical or actual experience, as opposed to the abstract, theoretical, or idealized sphere of the classroom, laboratory, etc. In the fixed expression real-world application “application” means “use.” So to have real-world application means to be useful in the real world, not just in theory.
awesome – adj. causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings of awe : extremely good
come to the table - idiomatic expression : to meet to discuss how to solve a problem or end a disagreement
incredible – adj. difficult or impossible to believe : extremely good, great, or large
ally – n. a country that supports and helps another country in a war
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