World Affairs Seminar

World Affairs Seminar

World Affairs Seminar is a unique education program for teenagers worldwide. The first seminar was held in 1976. Each year, it is held in the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. The primary sponsor of the World Affairs Seminar is the Rotary International club. The slogan for the World Affairs Seminar is: "Peace through understanding."

Purpose

The purpose of the World Affairs Seminar is to provide a forum for the world's future leaders to some of the most complex problems. It also provides a safe and non-threatening environment for students all around the globe to learn and discuss these problems. Furthermore, students get the great opportunity of meeting and sharing different customs from many different countries. In its 30th year (2006), there were students coming over from 32 different countries ranging from Canada to Italy. Every year, there are different central theme. The schedule of a regular day in the program includes: lectures, films, small group discussions and the chance to engage social and recreational activities in the campus.

Who can apply?

In order to apply, a student:
*Must have completed grades 10 - 12 before applying to go to the seminar
*Can come again for different seminars
*From different countries are highly encouraged to apply.
*Must be under 19 during the seminar.
*Must be open to new ideas.

Themes

*World Affairs Seminar 2003 (27th) - "Making Peace: Managing Conflict"
*World Affairs Seminar 2005 (29th) - "Globalisation and Tradition: Two Roads Diverge?"
*World Affairs Seminar 2006 (30th) - "Global Leadership Rising Powers: Who Counts?"
*World Affairs Seminar 2007 (31st) - "Global Health: Bridging the Divides"
*World Affairs Seminar 2009 (32nd) - "On the Edge: Population and Environment in the 21st Century"

References

* [http://www.worldaffairsseminar.org World Affairs Seminar Official Website]


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