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October 29, 2024
“What are the chances?” “Me? To Yale?” “One of the most prestigious universities in the world?” “It doesn’t hurt to try.” “But why waste my time if I know it won’t work out...
October 22, 2024
It is very tricky to be expected to present yourself on just a sheet of paper and in less than 2000 words. “If you could add any one sport, skill, or activity to the Olympics...
October 15, 2024
Dedicated to the friends I made at YYGS, the extraordinary memories I created during those two weeks and all the thought-provoking ideas and opinions that I came across....
October 8, 2024
Growing up, I have always been more reserved. I was never the first person to jump into conversations or actively participate in social events. I always found joy in doing...
October 1, 2024
The Dawn of New Interactions As the New Haven sunrise bursts through my window at 8 AM, I head to breakfast at the Pierson Dining Hall. The dining hall is already alive with...
September 24, 2024
It filled me with tension, hovering my mouse over the “open application” button. My stomach twirled when I purchased tickets for a seemingly endless flight. My chest...
September 11, 2024
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is excited to open its application for Summer 2025. YYGS continues to be the premier, official pre-college program of Yale University, run...