Many early retirees have come to Asia with unfounded fears that they may not be able to adjust to the living conditions, but they have found that adjusting has not been an obstacle to their desire to make a difference. As people with rich life experience, retirees are a very valuable resource to their students and fellow teammates. Often, university students are living away from home for the first time in their lives and are in great need of a parental figure and role model. A teacher's presence as a caring and loving instructor provides them with the support they need, while allowing for an opportunity to share true life. Many find that serving in Asia with ELIC is the most strategic and fulfilling venture of a lifetime.