The following are the testimonials we have received from the Observers at the 18th IYLC:

“What a wonderful experience for university administrators interested in developing programs to help their students become more globally-minded. The structure and organization of the program is outstanding. The students appeared to be gaining greatly both academically, culturally and socially. I will simply try help my students participate in this program in the future. It is a week packed with remarkable learning experiences”

~ Kathy Humphrey, PhD, Vice Provost and Dean of Students at University of Pittsburgh (United States)

“I would recommend that practitioners concerned with teaching and learning consider being an observer at the IYLC. It allows you to access an international cohort of young people enthusiastic about leadership, international affairs and the world around them. It also allows you to interact with your peers internationally giving you a fresh perspective on issues affecting teaching and learning around the world. I expect that some of the young people I have met at this conference will do great things in the years ahead. Last but not least, you get to explore Prague with a great group of new friends”

~ Pauline Eadie, PhD, Lecturer at University of Nottingham (UK)

“I was very impressed with this program. It was very well organized and planned and the activities were topical, interesting and stimulating. I am sure every single student would have found it a terrifically enjoyable experience which broadened their horizons, their knowledge and their personal and cultural development”

~ Prof. Douglas Yorke, Curtin University (Australia)