Yale Young Global Scholars

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.

Laura Garavito

“I was impressed by the diversity of thought in these sessions, making the learning possibilities endless. I really enjoyed engaging with students who approached problems and topics differently than I do. We took part in simulations. This was one of the most complicated yet fulfilling projects I have ever taken part in. We pretended to be a team of mathematicians helping astronauts in trouble on Mars. I really enjoyed the feeling of being able to apply what I learned in class to a real-world (or, rather, out-of-this-world!) situation.”

Ali Abu Ghosh

“My experience at YYGS Connect exceeded all my expectations and proved both unique and intellectually fulfilling. I cherished the opportunity to explore topics that do not often set foot in classrooms, doing so alongside students from across the world with a shared desire to learn. What I saw in YYGS Connect was a dedicated community of inquisitive learners, all logging onto their computers at different times of the day and setting aside the hustle and bustle of every-day life to commit to a learning experience like no other.”

Yazan Alrayyes

“It was incredible coming together with people from very different parts of the world (i.e. Palestine, China, Nepal, and the US) for a cause that we all care about equally. And even though we were not able to meet and interact in person, I still feel that we bonded in a great way that allowed us to learn more about others and reflect more on aspects of our lives that others might find extremely interesting or bizarre.

João Araújo

“I had the best discussions with people from all over the globe, where everyone talked and respected each other. This high intensity discussion of topics we do not normally see at school are definitely the most memorable moment I had in YYGS.”

Krystian Luniewski

“I discovered my passion for Environmental Economics and Politics through different courses I took in respect to my session. The seminars encompassed my passion for statistical analysis, policies, and initiative for the betterment of the environment, especially during this pandemic. Learning about the process of thinking and analysis, while having an engaging cluster of unbelievable cooperative cultures in a single Zoom call was only attainable through my experience at YYGS.”

Josiane Uwumukiza

“YYGS Connect to me, was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. I had the most interesting and challenging time during Professor Shelly’s philosophy lecture. He lectured about the trolley problem and determining moral principles. His questions blew my mind away, and I realized that I could sometimes miss a choice but this taught me that not all choices in life are easy to make, sometimes we have to make sacrifices.”

Karen Mends

“My YYGS experience was unforgettable even though it was virtual. I loved getting to speak to other participants about their hobbies, countries, sharing information about ourselves. What struck me the most was the fact that we were all from different countries but had similar views. My favourite lecture would probably be the one with Professor Duffy. His work was mind blowing, by combining art and medicine he made the course fun. I would like to believe using musical instruments to examine the human body will greatly impact many lives.”