Delegate Testimonials
World Affairs Seminar was a life changing experience for me. It is probably the most important single experience I’ve ever had. I still see the positive change it has in my life, and in other delegates. In an ideal world a lot more would get the chance to attend, but the world is what is. So we just have to keep starting where we are, using what we’ve got and doing what we can.
Ben from Oslo, NorwayI got to meet people from all over the world and listen to some really great speeches. Most importantly, I made new friends that will always have my back and I will always have theirs! I recommend anyone who is given the opportunity to go, TAKES IT!
Sierra from Iowa, USAIt was one of the best weeks of my life! I met so many amazing people and was inspired to pursue a degree in environment science. The claim that this seminar can change your life isn’t just a cliche; it’s true!
Josh from North Bay, OntarioW.A.S. was an experience that, in the subtlest ways, changed me. I came alone and left with moments that made me laugh, smile, and consider the world through new eyes. The counselors were amazing, and the delegates were even better. It was sad at the end of the week to pack up and see the dorm empty, but I’m excited to share all that we learned with my community at home. I will never forget you all and hope to see some of you again next year!
Audrey from Ohio, USADear WAS,
Thank you for filling my heart with love and renewed faith that incredible, inspiring people are truly everywhere… and for giving me friendships that make saying goodbye so hard.
Sarah from Wisconsin, USAIt is one of the best experiences I had in high school — I had so much fun meeting so many wonderful young people my age with so much interest and potential and I learned so much about our globe that I been ignorant of before. I felt so inspired after leaving the Seminar.
Alida from Juneau, AKGuys, it is the best!
Enzo from Mottola, Italy
It’s crazy how you can make so many memories in just one week!
Daisy from Wisconsin, USAThe World Affairs Seminar was amazing and it was great to meet people from all kinds of different places! It gave me hope on our generation’s motives for change.
Spencer from California, USAIt is an awesome experience that’ll really help round you. I mean you meet people from about everywhere. People of all different backgrounds, ideas, and personalities. It’s so much fun. You have got to go!!
Nathanael from New Hampton, IAThe dance helped bring together all the delegates to bond through gyrations and grooves, while afterwards gathering in the dorm square to reminisce, chat and exchange info was priceless. I felt like I really got to know my fellow floor mates and peers when FLOOR 5 spent the entire night up, buying pizza, chatting, goofing around, and just enjoying each other’s company. This was something I will always cherish and remember fondly upon.
Kendrick from Cranbury, NJDear World Affairs Seminar,
As an AFS student I had the opportunity to attend the WAS in 1996. Nearly 15 years later, I want to thank you all for the very interesting days we’ve all spent there!
Thanks!
No where else are you going to hear firsthand how the rest of the Asian community feels about their neighbor North Korea, sit down and talk to someone from Rio D about what’s really going on, and hear the story of one of the few survivors of the Holocaust. All in one event. It’s amazing.
Matthew from St. Croix, Virgin Islands