There are many different countries that have different economic situations and different cultures. And because of technological development, most of the world are starting to be connected with each other and as this happens, problems will happen from collisions between these differences. As a delegate of this summit, I am discovering that it is vital to understand these differences and try to fix the problems resulting from these differences.
In terms of what has happened in the summit dialogues, it has been a unique experience hearing the ideas of other future leaders as they have expressed what they believe should be put in place to uphold the different Human Rights in their respective countries.
The delegates have knocked heads together whilst brainstorming a variety of ideas and whilst tempers may flair and conflict may have ensued, a positive and near perfect compromise was always reached.
Visiting the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial, I realised the importance of having a government grant basic and equal human rights to its people. I'm really impressed by what the US constitution stands for, even more so after visiting the Jefferson Memorial today. I really appreciated how they were governed by sound principles and very motivated to unite their country and ensure that no one's free will or dignity was compromised. During our healthcare dialogues we had to evaluate many tenuous situations and that really made me evaluate my own country's healthcare policies. I definitely think that more can be done to provide healthcare for all, especially when lives can be saved (e.g. near fatal cases). The highlight of yesterday's programme was our Skype session and video screening of Born in Goma. I'm very impressed by Dr Carpenter's work in developing countries and the experience was very sobering, especially since the video's events were happening parallel to our own lives in the developed world. There are so many people out there suffering while we continue to live in relative luxury and I think we should work towards creating more opportunities and resources to reach out to these people because even saving one life or improving one life means making a difference.
Sometimes people can stand it when they're attacked,sometimes people just hide away from the offense but when it's the time,you can not avoid from it anymore because you've got no chance to avoid again.Frankly speaking,due to the tours these days in America,one can find that any race is almost accepted here.And there are always brave people to stand out when it's the time . And...you can never expect others to be just like you,---like with the same values or beliefs... But...you can always expect others to be there for you,---because you're not alone.When you're a person,I will be there for you;when you're a nation-justice will be there for you.
To get to visit the capital city of the United States was extremely exciting because even though I have travelled to America before, I have never actually been to the Capitol. DC is such an important and pretty place! I learnt a lot about the history and formation of the US government. I particularly enjoyed the dialogue sessions because that was where I got to learn about different perspectives from different students from various backgrounds. It made me realise that a single viewpoint of an issue can be so narrow, and it is only through conversation and discussion that our ideas are broadened. SHOUTOUT TO ALIX WHO FEEDS ME SO MUCH GUAC AND CHIPS EACH NIGHT. IF I GO UP TWO JEAN SIZES BY THE END OF THE SUMMIT I WILL BLAME YOU, WALKUP.
On DAY TWO, the delegates had heated, yet resourceful discussions and debates on health as a human right. It was absolutely helpful and I believe that the South African, Lebanese,German, Chinese, Singaporean and Costa Rican delegates would have felt the same. TODAY, DAY THREE, when the delegates went to an Islamic Center to get information about the religion itself and the muslim culture. This summit has been truly enlightening and interesting so far. Furthermore, staying with the home family has helped me have familial surrounding despite the fact that I was thousands of miles away from Home
Being here at LIYLS is a unique experience as it's not everyday when we get to be surrounded by peers from all over the world and engage in conversation with them. Being able to gain insights from students from all over the world who belong to vastly different cultures and societies is indeed an experience like no other, and I truly appreciate being here at the summit and what the organisers have prepared for us to engage in this experience.
Although I was sick the whole of yesterday and missed most of the activities in 'Health', I was glad to be able to participate in Days 1 and 3. The visits to Capitol, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial as well as the Islamic Center were all eye-opening. Especially enlightening was the short talk we had with two representatives of Congressman Wolf, where I personally learnt more about the day-to-day workings in Congress and the duties to fulfil, and some of the issues that were notoriously hard to settle. It made me more aware of political issues in the US, which, while widely different from the issues the Singaporean government faces, ultimately stem from the same desire to cater to the needs and welfare of citizens. It also strengthened the desire in me to work in the public service and serve the needs of the nation when I enter the workforce. :)
This isn't going chronologically here - but I also really enjoyed the talk given by Ishmael Beah. As I shared with my group in the Government class, I thought what was most enlightening was just his presence itself. The fact that he could move beyond all that has happened to him, find strength despite everything he had to go through, and today work in the United Nations and promote awareness of child soldiers and refugees - that in itself is a great testament to what great strength and encouragement Mr Beah's life is to the rest of humanity.
I would love to post more but it seems like time is running out! In the days ahead, I hope to make the most out of every opportunity, talk and interact more with the other delegates and step out of my comfort zone. Eventually, I hope LIYLS will leave me with not just fond memories but also a rekindled sense of my identity as a global citizen and how I can make use of what I have and have been given to benefit and help the community around me.
I have learnt a lot in these few days, and it’s been really interesting to be exposed to the different viewpoints of the delegates from different countries. During the summit dialogue yesterday, I was surprised to hear some of the view points of the delegates which brought me to think of points which I had not considered before. I enjoyed listening to how different countries related the different scenarios to the situation in their own country and understood how policies have to differ from country to country so as to fit the people and situations there. As for religion, I really enjoyed the visit to the Islam Centre. I was shocked at how similar Islamism is to Christianity, something I had never noticed or heard of before. I also enjoyed interacting with the delegates from all over the world and hear their viewpoint on things outside of the dialogue time. It is interesting how we are all so greatly influenced by where we live, our governments and religion, and yet how similar we all are at the same time.
As I am highly inclined towards medicine and the sciences, I also found the talk by Dr Christopher really interesting. I loved watching the video he made; it was really meaningful and touching. It brought me to see a lot of suffering which seemed so far away in Singapore back home, which is also similar to what Ishmael Beah said about people not understanding the realities of war and poverty around the world. I feel that being able to hear a first hand experience and watch real video footages of people who were directly involved in these was really thought-provoking and cool:)
I am Guyu Fan (Alex) from China. I love interacting with students at Dominion, my host family, and delegates from different countries. It is really enlightening to discuss issues that we deal with every day with people that have diverse and insightful perspectives.
I am extremely impressed by Chris Carpenter, the filmmaker of the documentary "Born in Goma". It was very altruistic of him to dedicate himself to helping people in a less fortunate part of the world. His persistence and the cruel reality in Congo really inspired me.
I had two things that I loved about the summit. First is that I could interact with many different people from many different countries. This will help in the future when I, as a global leader, work with various people from various countries and cultures. Second is that I had a chance to think about the problems in the world. By doing that, I could expand the boundaries of my knowledge and develop my intellectual abilities.
Yesterday we had a dialogua,everynoe was very active.We talked about health as a human right.And every country have different problems. China also have many problems.we have to provide medical and health service system,must adhere to health services.And medical insurance system also very important.So we have to improve the urbon and rural medical and health service system. Today we'll talk about freedom and religion.Maybe i'll learn many things.I'm very happy these days.
We got the chance to find out more about each country's point of view concerning the issues and it was interesting to see the differences and similarities among the different nations. It has been extremely fun so far and I'm looking forward to see what the coming days will unfold.
The first thing I learn different people have differnt ideas about the same thing. There is no right or no wrong,just different. About the health as a human right or freedom of religion,China face many challenges,we also know about the others countries ' health care and religion. I think the best way for the goverment is the most suitable way.
So far we have had interesting days. On Monday we had the Welcome ceremony and the quest speaker I. Beah telling us his story. After that we went to Washington D.C. and made a tour through the city. On Tuesday we planned our "own" refugee camps and we saw the film "Born in Goma". In the evening dance moves were practiced and we had our first dialog about Healthcare as a human right. Today we were again in Washington D.C. and visited the Jefferson Memorial and we received a briefing on Islam in the U.S. . Now we have got blogging time...
So far we have done so many interesting activities: we went on a tour capitol, we took some dance sessions, we watched a documentary and had the chance to skype with the film maker, we went to the Islamic center, we visited so many memorials... As for the inside school activities, we got introduced to the diverse point of views of different countries on "Health As Human Right" and we discussed it in depth. I'm happy to be part of this summit and this eye-opening experience. I look forward to what the days ahead hold.
Today we were yet again in what I believe to be the most beautiful city in the world- Washington D.C. The morning started off with a visit to the outstanding Jefferson Memorial. Unfortunately, it was not in the same league as the Lincoln Memorial, however, that is not to say that it did not supply me with memories I shall never forget. Memories such as the sight of the towering Washington monument's reflection on the Potomac River- which was decorated with what seemed to be an everlasting line of Cherry Blossoms. After me having taken my usual 5 000 000 photographs and everyone soaking in the rich history and magnificent weather, we departed for the international food court. It was there, that for the first time in my life, I had a Cheesesteak. Now, there are three things I adore about this great nation: The History, The Scenery, and The Food. The whole atmosphere of that small 200 square meter area made the experience unforgettable. The trip was concluded with what I thought was an unnecessary trip to the Islamic center. To my knowledge, the purpose of going there was to have a greater appreciation of the religion and to try eradicate stereotypes from our minds. I do, however, believe that although this trip may have served some purpose, there are many other major religion based social issues in today's society that also deserve attention. Issues such as Anti-Semitism. I'm sure that a visit to the Holocaust center AS WELL as the Islamic center could've given today's topic of 'Freedom of Religion' more justice. All in all, today was another fascinating day and I look forward to our next trip into D.C.
While watching the documentary about people who were in harsh environment, which were not adequate for overcoming their illness, by seeing how little help from others saved lives, it let me realize the necessity of the preservance of health as a human right. Moreover, through visiting the Islamic Center, learning about the religion's distinctiveness, I felt that every religion worths to be accepted and respected. As many people's health and freedom of religion is protected as a right, I realized that it is also important for those people to provide help to other people who are going through difficulties in receiving proper services or respect. Especially, this will be a big task for the global leaders to handle this issue in order to promote global development.
There are many different countries that have different economic situations and different cultures. And because of technological development, most of the world are starting to be connected with each other and as this happens, problems will happen from collisions between these differences. As a delegate of this summit, I am discovering that it is vital to understand these differences and try to fix the problems resulting from these differences.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of what has happened in the summit dialogues, it has been a unique experience hearing the ideas of other future leaders as they have expressed what they believe should be put in place to uphold the different Human Rights in their respective countries.
ReplyDeleteThe delegates have knocked heads together whilst brainstorming a variety of ideas and whilst tempers may flair and conflict may have ensued, a positive and near perfect compromise was always reached.
Visiting the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial, I realised the importance of having a government grant basic and equal human rights to its people. I'm really impressed by what the US constitution stands for, even more so after visiting the Jefferson Memorial today. I really appreciated how they were governed by sound principles and very motivated to unite their country and ensure that no one's free will or dignity was compromised. During our healthcare dialogues we had to evaluate many tenuous situations and that really made me evaluate my own country's healthcare policies. I definitely think that more can be done to provide healthcare for all, especially when lives can be saved (e.g. near fatal cases). The highlight of yesterday's programme was our Skype session and video screening of Born in Goma. I'm very impressed by Dr Carpenter's work in developing countries and the experience was very sobering, especially since the video's events were happening parallel to our own lives in the developed world. There are so many people out there suffering while we continue to live in relative luxury and I think we should work towards creating more opportunities and resources to reach out to these people because even saving one life or improving one life means making a difference.
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Sometimes people can stand it when they're attacked,sometimes people just hide away from the offense but when it's the time,you can not avoid from it anymore because you've got no chance to avoid again.Frankly speaking,due to the tours these days in America,one can find that any race is almost accepted here.And there are always brave people to stand out when it's the time .
ReplyDeleteAnd...you can never expect others to be just like you,---like with the same values or beliefs...
But...you can always expect others to be there for you,---because you're not alone.When you're a person,I will be there for you;when you're a nation-justice will be there for you.
To get to visit the capital city of the United States was extremely exciting because even though I have travelled to America before, I have never actually been to the Capitol. DC is such an important and pretty place! I learnt a lot about the history and formation of the US government. I particularly enjoyed the dialogue sessions because that was where I got to learn about different perspectives from different students from various backgrounds. It made me realise that a single viewpoint of an issue can be so narrow, and it is only through conversation and discussion that our ideas are broadened.
ReplyDeleteSHOUTOUT TO ALIX WHO FEEDS ME SO MUCH GUAC AND CHIPS EACH NIGHT. IF I GO UP TWO JEAN SIZES BY THE END OF THE SUMMIT I WILL BLAME YOU, WALKUP.
On DAY TWO, the delegates had heated, yet resourceful discussions and debates on health as a human right. It was absolutely helpful and I believe that the South African, Lebanese,German, Chinese, Singaporean and Costa Rican delegates would have felt the same.
ReplyDeleteTODAY, DAY THREE, when the delegates went to an Islamic Center to get information about the religion itself and the muslim culture.
This summit has been truly enlightening and interesting so far. Furthermore, staying with the home family has helped me have familial surrounding despite the fact that I was thousands of miles away from Home
Being here at LIYLS is a unique experience as it's not everyday when we get to be surrounded by peers from all over the world and engage in conversation with them. Being able to gain insights from students from all over the world who belong to vastly different cultures and societies is indeed an experience like no other, and I truly appreciate being here at the summit and what the organisers have prepared for us to engage in this experience.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I was sick the whole of yesterday and missed most of the activities in 'Health', I was glad to be able to participate in Days 1 and 3. The visits to Capitol, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorial as well as the Islamic Center were all eye-opening. Especially enlightening was the short talk we had with two representatives of Congressman Wolf, where I personally learnt more about the day-to-day workings in Congress and the duties to fulfil, and some of the issues that were notoriously hard to settle. It made me more aware of political issues in the US, which, while widely different from the issues the Singaporean government faces, ultimately stem from the same desire to cater to the needs and welfare of citizens. It also strengthened the desire in me to work in the public service and serve the needs of the nation when I enter the workforce. :)
This isn't going chronologically here - but I also really enjoyed the talk given by Ishmael Beah. As I shared with my group in the Government class, I thought what was most enlightening was just his presence itself. The fact that he could move beyond all that has happened to him, find strength despite everything he had to go through, and today work in the United Nations and promote awareness of child soldiers and refugees - that in itself is a great testament to what great strength and encouragement Mr Beah's life is to the rest of humanity.
I would love to post more but it seems like time is running out! In the days ahead, I hope to make the most out of every opportunity, talk and interact more with the other delegates and step out of my comfort zone. Eventually, I hope LIYLS will leave me with not just fond memories but also a rekindled sense of my identity as a global citizen and how I can make use of what I have and have been given to benefit and help the community around me.
Dinnie, Singapore :)
I have learnt a lot in these few days, and it’s been really interesting to be exposed to the different viewpoints of the delegates from different countries. During the summit dialogue yesterday, I was surprised to hear some of the view points of the delegates which brought me to think of points which I had not considered before. I enjoyed listening to how different countries related the different scenarios to the situation in their own country and understood how policies have to differ from country to country so as to fit the people and situations there. As for religion, I really enjoyed the visit to the Islam Centre. I was shocked at how similar Islamism is to Christianity, something I had never noticed or heard of before. I also enjoyed interacting with the delegates from all over the world and hear their viewpoint on things outside of the dialogue time. It is interesting how we are all so greatly influenced by where we live, our governments and religion, and yet how similar we all are at the same time.
ReplyDeleteAs I am highly inclined towards medicine and the sciences, I also found the talk by Dr Christopher really interesting. I loved watching the video he made; it was really meaningful and touching. It brought me to see a lot of suffering which seemed so far away in Singapore back home, which is also similar to what Ishmael Beah said about people not understanding the realities of war and poverty around the world. I feel that being able to hear a first hand experience and watch real video footages of people who were directly involved in these was really thought-provoking and cool:)
Chloe, Singapore
I am Guyu Fan (Alex) from China. I love interacting with students at Dominion, my host family, and delegates from different countries. It is really enlightening to discuss issues that we deal with every day with people that have diverse and insightful perspectives.
ReplyDeleteI am extremely impressed by Chris Carpenter, the filmmaker of the documentary "Born in Goma". It was very altruistic of him to dedicate himself to helping people in a less fortunate part of the world. His persistence and the cruel reality in Congo really inspired me.
I had two things that I loved about the summit.
ReplyDeleteFirst is that I could interact with many different people from many different countries.
This will help in the future when I, as a global leader, work with various people from various countries and cultures.
Second is that I had a chance to think about the problems in the world.
By doing that, I could expand the boundaries of my knowledge and develop my intellectual abilities.
Yesterday we had a dialogua,everynoe was very active.We talked about health as a human right.And every country have different problems.
ReplyDeleteChina also have many problems.we have to provide medical and health service system,must adhere to health services.And medical insurance system also very important.So we have to improve the urbon and rural medical and health service system.
Today we'll talk about freedom and religion.Maybe i'll learn many things.I'm very happy these days.
We got the chance to find out more about each country's point of view concerning the issues and it was interesting to see the differences and similarities among the different nations. It has been extremely fun so far and I'm looking forward to see what the coming days will unfold.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I learn different people have differnt ideas about the same thing. There is no right or no wrong,just different. About the health as a human right or freedom of religion,China face many challenges,we also know about the others countries ' health care and religion. I think the best way for the goverment is the most suitable way.
ReplyDeleteSo far we have had interesting days. On Monday we had the Welcome ceremony and the quest speaker I. Beah telling us his story. After that we went to Washington D.C. and made a tour through the city. On Tuesday we planned our "own" refugee camps and we saw the film "Born in Goma". In the evening dance moves were practiced and we had our first dialog about Healthcare as a human right. Today we were again in Washington D.C. and visited the Jefferson Memorial and we received a briefing on Islam in the U.S. . Now we have got blogging time...
ReplyDeleteSo far we have done so many interesting activities: we went on a tour capitol, we took some dance sessions, we watched a documentary and had the chance to skype with the film maker, we went to the Islamic center, we visited so many memorials... As for the inside school activities, we got introduced to the diverse point of views of different countries on "Health As Human Right" and we discussed it in depth. I'm happy to be part of this summit and this eye-opening experience. I look forward to what the days ahead hold.
ReplyDeleteToday we were yet again in what I believe to be the most beautiful city in the world- Washington D.C. The morning started off with a visit to the outstanding Jefferson Memorial. Unfortunately, it was not in the same league as the Lincoln Memorial, however, that is not to say that it did not supply me with memories I shall never forget. Memories such as the sight of the towering Washington monument's reflection on the Potomac River- which was decorated with what seemed to be an everlasting line of Cherry Blossoms. After me having taken my usual 5 000 000 photographs and everyone soaking in the rich history and magnificent weather, we departed for the international food court. It was there, that for the first time in my life, I had a Cheesesteak. Now, there are three things I adore about this great nation: The History, The Scenery, and The Food. The whole atmosphere of that small 200 square meter area made the experience unforgettable. The trip was concluded with what I thought was an unnecessary trip to the Islamic center. To my knowledge, the purpose of going there was to have a greater appreciation of the religion and to try eradicate stereotypes from our minds. I do, however, believe that although this trip may have served some purpose, there are many other major religion based social issues in today's society that also deserve attention. Issues such as Anti-Semitism. I'm sure that a visit to the Holocaust center AS WELL as the Islamic center could've given today's topic of 'Freedom of Religion' more justice. All in all, today was another fascinating day and I look forward to our next trip into D.C.
ReplyDeleteWhile watching the documentary about people who were in harsh environment, which were not adequate for overcoming their illness, by seeing how little help from others saved lives, it let me realize the necessity of the preservance of health as a human right. Moreover, through visiting the Islamic Center, learning about the religion's distinctiveness, I felt that every religion worths to be accepted and respected. As many people's health and freedom of religion is protected as a right, I realized that it is also important for those people to provide help to other people who are going through difficulties in receiving proper services or respect. Especially, this will be a big task for the global leaders to handle this issue in order to promote global development.
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