“I absolutely loved all of the seminars I was lucky enough to be able to participate in. I was so interested in the material I requested book recommendations from several of the instructors I spoke with after class, leading me to begin reading the work of W.E.B. du Bois, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Malcolm X. These works have opened an entirely new literary pathway for me.”
“My favourite part of YYGS was the seminars I attended. One that I enjoyed in particular was: ‘Can I Register FCUK as.a Trademark? Social Externalization of Intellectual Property: The Case of ‘Green Patents,’ Offensive Trademarks, and Copyright of Illegal Artworks.’ We explored the debates between freedom of speech and protection of public interests, as well as the divergent interests of encouraging innovation and public affordability with regard to patented products, especially related to medical demands.”
“Over the course of my two weeks at YYGS, we had Yale professors, as well as world-class speakers, come to lecture about their fields of study. The depth of information that I obtained from these individuals was vast. We heard from a former presidential advisor as well as a world-renowned cybersecurity expert. Only YYGS could attract such people.”
“The breakout sessions fostered the collisions of diverse, sometimes opposing ideas in a respectful and intellectually curious setting. From arguing the ethics in genetic engineering to brainstorming the evidence against Darwinism biology, I felt right at home learning from all kinds of perspectives. As a result, I now constantly seek out new ideas and new approaches to problems. I fell in love with liberal arts education because it provides me with the interdisciplinary resources for me to tackle society’s biggest questions from multiple angles.”
“The seminars and lectures taught me to think critically and effectively approach a philosophical dialogue. I particularly enjoyed Professor Shelly Kagan’s lecture on the trolly problem. His commendable professional history and eagerness to address morally complex issues really made for an intriguing lecture that encouraged me to think critically and from different perspectives.”
“I‘m proud to say that the LPC experience has provided me with knowledge and experiences that will carry me through the rest of my life. We attended a series of lectures, seminars, and breakout sessions where rich, quality discussions took place. As an avid fan of his book ‘Death,’ Mr Shelly Kagan’s lecture on The Trolley Problem is one that I look back upon and gush about even to this day.
“My first seminar, called Capitalism, Slavery, and the Origins of Modern Finance, was hosted by Patrick Barker, who made a connection between the rise of capitalism and its roots in the fall of the slave trade. As I left the small study room in Jonathan Edwards College after the seminar, I could not have fathomed what was left in store for the program.”
“YYGS was my opportunity to realize that no one is ever truly alone in the world, and that anyone can always help someone. I learned that the world’s problems will not be solved by the elite few but by the passionate, prepared many, and teamwork may be our best hope yet for a bountiful future.”
“My favourite lecture was ‘The Mysteries of Sand’ because it really appealed to my particular interest in civil and mechanical engineering. The topic of geometric cohesion furthered my interest in the field, especially due to the live example shown by Dr. O’Hern.”
“My favorite seminar was Green Chemistry 101 because the seminar helped me be more open-minded about future career paths. In the seminar, I learned about the importance of waste management in industries that use chemistry. Before, I thought I would do biomedical engineering. Now, I am considering chemical engineering because the study helps to address environmental problems.”
