World Affairs Seminar 2024
Democracy and Governance: Evolving Global Perspectives
Saturday, June 22 – Friday, June 28, 2024
Carroll University (Waukesha, Wis.)
Current events across the globe have exposed significant differences in how many countries approach such critical issues as political representation, human rights, and governance. For many political scientists, the end of the Cold War in the 1990s was supposed to usher in an era of unparalleled political democracy; with authoritarianism vanquished, the voice of the people would finally be heard. Yet the twenty-first century has not seen global democracy flourish. In fact, a number of countries have embraced models of governance rooted in autocracy and totalitarianism. Even in well-established democracies, developments like the War on Terror, the refugee crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic have called the concept of democracy – and the systems of governance that often support such a concept – into question.
The 2024 World Affairs Seminar, Democracy and Governance: Evolving Global Perspectives, will allow delegates the opportunity to survey how these important matters are playing out around the world. Attention will be paid to theoretical models of governance, along with the ways that political systems work – and perhaps don’t work – on a day-to-day basis. It is no longer a given that democracy is the final destination for global political development. Such a conclusion will come to have a profound impact on how all global citizens think about such things as elections, political parties, rights, and responsibilities. The question of democracy, in other words, has yet to be fully answered.
About the Seminar
At the 2024 Seminar, we expect attendees from around the world. Each delegate will have their own opinions, story, and viewpoint, contributing to conversations about global trends in the fields of democracy and governance from a variety of perspectives. By the time the Seminar is over, each delegate will not only know the stories of others and shared their own but will have gained valuable skills to help them take action in the world they will inherit.
The World Affairs Seminar is truly an international experience. WAS brings together peers from around the world to learn international relations and develop skills in diplomacy, communication and cooperation. Since 1976 WAS has impacted and changed lives, providing highly relevant skills in group problem solving, negotiation and peaceful diplomacy. Featured speakers represent a wide variety of perspectives, opinions and backgrounds. We believe every point of view matter – we embrace and mandate healthy respectful debate leading to collaborative learning and growth. Your role is to distill information, identify priorities and develop defining skills to both lead and cooperate with others from different cultures to reach workable solutions.
Be a Delegate!
US & international High School Students between the ages of 15-18 years of age
The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) is a unique interactive educational program for high school students. Since WAS first accepted students in 1977, over 30,000 future world leaders have participated. Registration for 2024 now open!
Be a Counselor!
College-aged students & other community leaders
World Affairs Seminar Staff Counselors and Nurses are highly valued and the backbone of the WAS seminar experience. Our staff counselors come from a variety of backgrounds including teachers, college students, past participants, and more. Applications will open Fall 2023.
Become a Sponsor!
Inspire a future leader
There are many ways to give to our program. Anybody can support WAS, including Rotary Clubs, other service organizations, schools, parents, and even grandparents. Your gift can go a long way to inspire your high school student Click the link below for our various sponsorship opportunities.
Interested in attending the 2024 World Affairs Seminar?
If you wish to attend, start by showing this information to your parents, a teacher, guidance counselor or principal. Let them know you are interested.
- Cost is less than most sports or music camps.
- Scholarships may be available through your local School District, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist Clubs or other service organizations.
- When asking for a scholarship, offer to make a presentation about your experiences.
WAS 2024 Pricing & Fees
Discounts may apply (scroll down for details)
Domestic Participants
US and Canada- Six nights lodging in double occupancy campus residence halls
- Meals from Saturday dinner through Friday breakfast
- Use of linen – sheets, pillowcases, towel & wash cloth (must be returned complete and undamaged)
- Packet & Name Badge provided at check-in
- All seminar materials, including Guidebook access
- Instructional materials and expenses (includes keynote speakers & materials)
- Admission to all activities including Field Trips, Dance, and Special Functions
- 24-hour access to trained and qualified nursing and staff counselors
- Use of Seminar related facilities, including computer rooms
- Use of Athletic Facilities (sign-up may be required)
- Transportation to and from the Seminar is the responsibility of the participant’s parent(s) and/or sponsor.
- Shuttle to and from airport ($40 round trip to Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee; $60 round trip to O’Hare, Chicago)
- Items of a personal nature not included. (Note: we recommend you bring an additional towel and wash cloth)
International Participants
All other nations & territories- Six nights lodging in double occupancy campus residence halls
- Meals from Saturday dinner through Friday breakfast
- Use of linen – sheets, pillowcases, towel & wash cloth (must be returned complete and undamaged)
- Packet & Name Badge provided at check-in
- All seminar materials, including Guidebook access
- Instructional materials and expenses (includes keynote speakers & materials)
- Admission to all activities including Field Trips, Dance, and Special Functions
- 24-hour access to trained and qualified nursing and staff counselors
- Use of Seminar related facilities, including computer rooms
- Use of Athletic Facilities (sign-up may be required)
- Transportation to and from the Seminar is the responsibility of the participant’s parent(s) and/or sponsor.
- Shuttle to and from airport ($40 round trip to Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee; $60 round trip to O’Hare, Chicago)
- Items of a personal nature not included. (Note: we recommend you bring an additional towel and wash cloth)
Seminar Discounts
- Early Bird Discount: If fee is paid by February 29, 2024 (Leap Day):
- $50 discount per traditional/in-person delegate
- Group Discount: Support of four (4) or more delegates get an additional discount per delegate
- $50 discount per traditional/in-person delegate
- Additional Scholarships & Discounts may apply. Contact the World Affairs Seminar office to inquire about details and availability.
All discounts & scholarships may be combined to increase savings.
DEADLINES FOR THE 2024 SEMINAR ARE:
- Early Bird Registration Deadline is February 29, 2024. Registration payment due to qualify for discount.
- General Registration Deadline is May 22, 2024: All Payments and Registration Materials Due
The 2024 World Affairs Seminar will be hosted in-person at
Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
For more information, visit:
www.carrollu.edu
Carroll University (Waukesha, Wisconsin)
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