As a recognised academic course, the IYLC supplements and broadens the existing knowledge, as well as equips the participants with new facts and details, essential for a profound understanding of the issues at hand. Those participants, who major in subjects other than political science or international relations, gain a substantial foundation for building up the understanding of these subjects and further expand their practices in the field.

On numerous occasions the IYLC has served participants as a turning point, positively affecting their academic and professional careers through introducing them to areas and issues that they wouldn't experience otherwise. The conference tends to expand the participants' skills: it helps many students to step out of their comfort zones and explore new people and opportunities, thus strengthening their confidence and making them comfortable with new experiences and environments.

For many of the participants, the IYLC is the first opportunity to travel abroad and explore another country. The conference helps them to expand their horizons, experience the joy of travel and discover new cultures and places. Again, it's an opportunity for them to step out of their comfort zones and experience the world at large.

During the conference, many of the participants establish life-long friendships, which in a longer perspective may affect the decision making processes in their countries, promote international peace and non-violence, and determine outcomes of certain problems and crises.

The diversity of the participants inevitably contributes to intercultural communication and better understanding of different cultures. Consequently, the conference reinforces the values of tolerance, equality and democracy among participants.

Last but not least, the conference empowers its participants, and encourages them to work on making their communities safer and better places to live.