Yale Young Global Scholars

Marko Radulovic

“The inclusive energy of Yale’s professors always seemed to have sparked my desire to know more and played a special role in developing my intellectual curiosity for the biological and biomedical sciences. Whether it was learning about the interrelatedness between stethoscope auscultation and music from Mr. Thomas Duffy or debating the various implications of developing artificial intelligence with undergraduate students through seminars, my mind was captivated by such creative and controversial approaches to learning.”

Nikola Pajkic

“As someone born in Serbia but having lived in Sweden for most of their life, the question of where I’m from was never really difficult. In Sweden, I’d tell people I’m from Serbia. In Serbia, I’d tell people I live in Sweden. But at YYGS, when asked where I’m from, I had to sort myself out. What didn’t help was that I was in Serbia at the time of the program. “Hi, I’m Nikola, and I’m from uh…, well I’m from Serbia, and I live in Sweden. And I’m reporting live from Serbia”.

Jack Perenick

“YYGS helped me see connections between economics, global health, and legal systems that fundamentally changed how I think about international affairs.”

Christine Dossa

“My first seminar was one of my highlights. We discussed the topic ‘’Sustainability and Privilege: how are they related?’’ The openness of my peers, as well as the kindness of our instructor, allowed me to speak out, participate in engaging conversations, and make new friends from all around the world.”

Dominik Dimitrov

“For only two weeks, I was exposed to a range of different topics closely related to my drive for change and passion for impact. Furthermore, I felt connected with other youth scholars worldwide; we were linked through our common bond of leadership and amplified ambition despite the thousands of miles between us. I was impressed by the discussions we had about climate migration and refugees, and the immersing question of migration ethics. By reflecting and looking back on my intellectual experience, I am immensely grateful for having had the privilege of attending YYGS.

Mishaal Kandapath

“I decided to deviate from the STEM-focused academics I am currently enrolled in and chose to attend the SGC session instead. I wanted to try something entirely new and I absolutely do not regret that decision. Attending SGC YYGS Connect was one of the best decisions of my life. Living in Kuwait, there are almost no opportunities available to interact with people from around the world who share similar interests as you do. YYGS gave me that opportunity which I had been craving for since I started high school.

Muhamed Dizdarevic

“The month of YYGS, Bosnia and Herzegovina was under serious quarantine regulations. A harsh country-wide curfew was instated and it has a profoundly negative impact on the mental health of a lot of Bosnian citizens. I was doing my best to keep myself occupied and productive, and Yale Young Global Scholars Connect gave me that extra push I needed.

Shreyaan Seth

“YYGS not only provided me with a unique opportunity to explore the subject of biology outside of the classroom, but also helped cement my love for the subject further. The extremely interesting and informative lectures sparked my interest in areas I had never previously considered, including neuroscience and human physiology. Moreover, the combination of the ASE and BBS program allowed for an interdisciplinary approach, especially within the lectures on sustainable energy, which seamlessly combined the two areas in a way I had never experienced before.”

Umid Usmanov

“On July 5th, I attended my first and favorite lecture at YYGS Connect. The speaker, Shu Yi Zhou, gave an empowering lecture on what it takes to be the change in this world and make a better future for everyone. Coming from a lower-class family in the US, she managed to go through various challenges in her life that resonated with me on so many dimensions. One such challenge was to overcome the “Impostor Syndrome”, a feeling that was so new to me during the program that I did not know how to “cure” it.

Duong La

“[YYGS was] more than just a chance to meet other prominent high school students from around the world, it was the time that I could share my thoughts and communicate with people who understand me. As a student highly passionate about music, I was struck by the second lecture, which ties human biology with music. When I saw how these subjects interact and bring about different perspectives on life, I was once again assured of my aspirations for a liberal arts education.