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Philip Daniel – International Student Leadership Conference
I benefited from this conference by being exposed to different nationalities and learning about the lives of others from a primary lens. I was able to connect well with the individuals I met at this conference and definitely will remember … Continue reading
Georgetown Public Policy and International Affairs Conference
It was impossible not to leave the three-day Public Policy and International Affairs Conference inspired. The program brought together thirty young leaders from all over the U.S. to discuss a case study about the Syrian Civil War, learn about graduate … Continue reading
Kayla Wise – AASLE Conference Reflection
Kayla Wise AASLE Conference Reflection Attending the African American Student Leadership Experience (AASLE) was such a remarkable experience. Through the many spectacular keynote speakers and insightful sessions and workshops, I felt empowered as both a minority and a leader to … Continue reading
Chen, Hongzhen – International Student Leadership Conference, 2015
The trip to ISCA was very enlightening and has opened my eyes to a new world. Not only did I enjoy all the interesting group activities and speeches, but I also met a lot of great people who shared the … Continue reading
Domniki Athanasiadou – International Student Leadership Conference, 2014
The International Student Leadership Conference was a unique opportunity for me to learn some new leadership skills. The workshops I attended taught me how important it is to realize the contribution of different personalities within a group. Moreover, we had … Continue reading
Mercy Dela Merced – SEEDS, 2015
Participating in the SEEDS West Virginia trip has taught me much about the power of a strong, supportive community. McDowell County is the poorest county in West Virginia–plagued by drug abuse, heavy flooding, poor health, and abandoned buildings. However, in … Continue reading
Liu, Yuncheng – ISLC: 2015
I attended International Student Leadership Conference which creates a diverse and supportive environment for us, college students. The workshops there really attracted me a lot. From my perspective, liberal arts colleges across the United States since the late 1800s have … Continue reading
Chloe Lubin-Kirchner – International Student Leadership Conference: 2015
Attending the International Student Leadership Conference at James Madison University helped me understand better how to become a leader, being a “non-resident” international student. Interacting with other students at the conference helped me see that I was not the only … Continue reading
Benjamin Barad – ISLC: 2015
At the ISLC conference we focused on leadership and ethics and how ethics could influence our decisions. I learned that when considering ethical reasons, decisions could get complex and difficult. In addition, working in such a diverse community I learned … Continue reading
Davina Adderley – International Student Leadership Conference: 2015
Davina Shareese Adderley 5th April, 2015 PAM: International Student Leadership Conference James Madison University, March 27th & 28th. This year’s International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC) focused on Ethical Decision Making. Throughout the course of this program, we were able to … Continue reading