Hanna Ezeh
At YYGS one was introduced to new perspectives and alternative ways of thinking every day.
Beatriz Pessoa Cardoso Oliveira
My favorite seminar was my first one, “Theatre for Social Change”, where I learned about the Theatre of the Oppressed by Augusto Boal. This unique series of techniques works to raise awareness about oppression by portraying unfair situations and allowing spectators to participate, becoming actors themselves in order to correct such injustice. As a result, collaborative new solutions emerge to solve widespread problems.
Minseo Cho
In terms of the programme itself, my favorite lecture was “Killing, Letting Die, and the Trolley Problem” with Professor Shelly Kagan. The philosophical problem was one that I had encountered before, but it was approached in a manner that was so incredibly thought-provoking. For every argument we made, Professor Kagan had a rebuttal that made us question our own stances and think more critically.
Nahom Zeray
Everyone’s perspective offered a new way of seeing a situation, like how we came up with the idea of school gardens to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity in subsaharan countries. We were so diverse that I became friends with students from countries I have never heard of!”
Maria Panagiota Berketi
In YYGS, everyone has the opportunity to gain unique and priceless, lifelong values and extraordinary experiences, through which we become better people. This beautiful journey provided me with a sense of belonging in an international community that strives not only for academic enrichment but also for independence and identity formation under the grounds of cultural diversity!
Pranav Meraga
YYGS gave me exactly what I put in. What I mean is that the YYGS experience requires the scholar’s utmost participation and attention at all times to gain the most out of the program. For me, this was establishing an accepting presence amongst my peers during the family time and simulation sessions, and in turn, I was able to learn about the different cultures and ethnicities that make up this enriching planet.
Sara Jones
Through meeting so many like-minded individuals from all around the world, I have been inspired and motivated to believe that I can make a difference. Having the opportunity to gain new perspectives that I would not have considered before has made me feel more empathetic about what others have to say when I might initially disagree. Having discussions with my ‘family group’ after lectures improved my confidence immensely, as it allowed me to see my ideas encouraged, seen as equally important as the rest of the group’s.
Antonia Mu
On my first day, I had all my stationary ready. I thought it would be another ordinary school day, where I take notes and listen to the teacher without being fully engrossed. Instead, I was utterly taken aback by the new style of learning. Every session was mentally stimulating, and I could engage in discussions and see different points of view.
Maharsyalfath Maulasufa
Through the special curriculum at YYGS, I gained a lot of experience and scientific insights that are not commonly found in high school in general. YYGS instructors make teaching and learning fun, interactive, fun, relaxed, but still serious. Really, it’s like being on a real physical campus. I miss that atmosphere after the program ended.
Nathalia Gök
The biggest acquisition during those weeks at YYGS would be the gain of perspective. I have grown to reflect on myself and understand other people’s points of view whether it would be discrimination in the Western world or other serious matters.
