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WAC - Testimonials
Students
“My most positive experience was that it made me realize what's going on and now I feel like I want to learn more about world affairs and get a deeper perspective.”
- Student, Kennedy High School, Fremont
“I really liked working with my group on the formal presentation. It was interesting and fun to learn about all the issues of the world and trying to solve one of those problems in a creative way.”
- Student, New Tech High School, Napa
“It was great to have the World Affairs Challenge™ at San Francisco State University. That made it fun and energetic for our presentation!”
- Student, River Middle School, Napa
“My favorite part of the World Affairs Challenge™ was finishing our formal presentation and being around other kids. It gave me a sense of union and completion.”
- Student, Excelsior Middle School, San Francisco
“The World Affairs Challenge™ gave me a chance to hear and explore different opinions and talents. It is excellent, encouraging and motivational.”
- Student, Kennedy High School, Fremont
Listen - WAC 2007 Participant from Presentation High School, San Jose
Listen - WAC 2007 Participant from Mira Loma High School, Sacramento
Coaches
“The best part of the World Affairs Challenge™ was seeing the growth in my students' awareness and interest in world issues. It was a great experience for my students to work together on real issues! Thank you!”
- Coach, Roots International Academy, Oakland
“I loved having the students at a college campus and learning about current global issues.”
- Coach, River Middle School, Napa
Listen - WAC 2007 Coach from Santa Cruz Waldorf High School, Santa Cruz
Judges
“It is great that through the World Affairs Challenge™, students get to explore an international issue in depth as a group. I wish I’d had that experience in middle/high school.”
- Judge, World Affairs Challenge™ 2007
“Seeing students so engaged in world affairs gave me hope about the next generation making change.”
- Judge, World Affairs Challenge™ 2007
“I loved watching the kids come together during the academic affairs Collaborative Question. Besides discussing topics crucial to today's world, fostering communication between peoples of different backgrounds was really impressive.”
- Judge, World Affairs Challenge™ 2007