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January 28, 2025
Introduction Despite YYGS being an academically intensive program, you will still have plenty of free time. When I arrived at YYGS, I wasn’t sure how to spend all this time,...
December 17, 2024
My time at YYGS was incredibly enjoyable, filled with memorable experiences that I cherish deeply. Here are the five highlights that remain my favorite memories: 5. Lectures...
December 10, 2024
In the past couple of years, I have been asked by many well-wishers to identify my passion. I have to have a story. I must be about something. My life, at 17 years and some...
December 3, 2024
My journey in YYGS began on a momentous day—August 10, 2023. Here’s the rundown: I was scrolling through the Applying2College subreddit when—wham!—this program post...
November 26, 2024
Before arrival, Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) received a schedule mapping out their ten days in the program. Lectures, seminars, breakout discussions, capstone projects,...
November 19, 2024
What did YYGS mean to me? It was far more than just a two-week trip to the U.S.; it was a time for learning, reflection, and creating lasting memories. Join me as I take you...
November 12, 2024
Going into YYGS, I expected stimulating academic experiences and exciting lectures. What I didn’t expect, however, was how much I would learn from my peers, and how much it...