Yale Young Global Scholars

Esther Pérez

“Yale’s Professor Emily Coates researches dark matter through choreography. I was not familiar with the concept of art as inward research, and it was life-changing to discover this information. One of my favorite parts of YYGS was that I was expected to challenge, disagree and question everything that surrounded me. So, when I walked out of that breakout session after discussing Professor Coates’s lecture, I had not only learned about art as a way to research, but also as a way to answer the worlds’ biggest questions and as a way to change the world.”

Valeria Sofia Daw

“My favorite seminar was playing Monopoly based on racial and global inequality. Ultimately, the most memorable part of this summer course was being part of this loving and embracing YYGS family.”

George Nyarumba

“YYGS taught me that we are life long learners and we are fueled by curiosity and discovery, and I believe that I will be able to use my experience to positively impact the world.”

Sophia Lander

“At first, your time at Yale feels quick, it’s only two weeks, but in hindsight, the sheer amount of knowledge, friendships, and experiences that you gain at your time at YYGS will add up to a lifetime.”

Thomas Leonetti

“During my favorite seminar, ‘Our Growing Immunity to Violence,’ we discussed how events in the world today and how our expanding access to media is normalizing violence. It was interesting to learn about how people’s perception of the United States differed from my own.”

Antony Kiroles

“My Capstone group specialized in studying and comparing the methods of education. We studied and compared the main ideologies of education both in theory and in practice. The final product of the Capstone Project should be an imaginative piece of work, so we conducted a live debate to put all the differences in front of the audience and did not give closure during the debate by not providing any opinions.”

I intend to take a double major in education and computer science. I plan on pursuing a career in game development, especially in educational games.

Diala Izhiman

“What I remember most were the Special Meals where I engaged in dense conversations. A memorable one was, “The role of Women in Islam.” Through the experience as a whole, I got to explore a new side of myself I didn’t know before. I used to see myself being a Palestinian Muslim Arab woman as one of stigma drawn all over me in the eyes of the outside world. However, now I know that those four adjectives are exactly what make me special and qualify me to break stereotypes and prejudice held against thousands of others like me.”

Julian Infante

“Yale Young Global Scholars definitively provided me the most enriching and entertaining two weeks of my entire life. YYGS let me encounter individuals from all around the world, each one with a unique story. Long-lasting friendships were made, unforgettable and meaningful moments occurred, all in an intelectually and culturally enriching experience.”

Diana Hume

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to travel the world and stay in New Haven. These two weeks were full of surprises, learning, and discovery crucial for becoming a conscious citizen of the world. YYGS has a piece of my heart I will cherish forever.”

Emilio Pineda

“It was when I left that I realized the most important thing YYGS left me was the experience of learning, not only through instructors, but also through my own awareness the world and sharing my story with other people.”