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Bradley, age 17
“CISV has made me more compassionate.”2014-05-03T01:39:09+00:00“CISV has made me more compassionate.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-2/11-year-old Village delegate
“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”2015-08-22T20:47:01+00:00“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate-2/Sammy, age 16
“CISV has made me more understanding. It has given me the ability to open my mind and the minds of those around me.”2014-05-03T01:41:32+00:00“CISV has made me more understanding. It has given me the ability to open my mind and the minds of those around me.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16/Bradley, age 17
“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”2014-05-03T01:45:39+00:00“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-3/Mia, Interchange delegate, age 13
I was surprised by the variety of Italy. The people in my delegation were fun to be around. The people in the Italian delegation were also very fun and energetic. I learned that you can be close to anyone even if you don’t speak the same language. My parents loved having a guest. My partner View Full →2016-09-15T13:54:20+00:00I was surprised by the variety of Italy. The people in my delegation were fun to be around. The people in the Italian delegation were also very fun and energetic. I learned that you can be close to anyone even if you don’t speak the same language. My parents loved having a guest. My partner View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/mia-interchange-delegate-age-13/Brittney, age 22
“CISV is an organization that allows youth and adults to challenge mindsets to better understand those in our communities and around the world.”2014-05-03T01:47:55+00:00“CISV is an organization that allows youth and adults to challenge mindsets to better understand those in our communities and around the world.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/brittney-age-22-2/Ben, Interchange participant, age 12
I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →2016-09-15T13:54:00+00:00I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ben-interchange-participant-age-12/Stephanie, age 26
“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”2014-05-03T01:47:07+00:00“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26-2/Erin, age 16
“CISV creates an opportunity for people to learn about the world, cultural diversity and how to make a difference in the world.”2014-05-03T01:34:19+00:00“CISV creates an opportunity for people to learn about the world, cultural diversity and how to make a difference in the world.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/erin-age-16/Olivia K., age 14
“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”2015-08-22T20:52:08+00:00“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-k-age-14/Cecilia, Interchange participant, age 12
I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →2016-09-15T13:53:33+00:00I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cecilia-interchange-participant-age-12/Sidney, age 12
“CISV is an interactive and fun way to learn about things that I may not have ever subconsciously thought about before. The experience is very important to me.”2014-05-03T01:45:15+00:00“CISV is an interactive and fun way to learn about things that I may not have ever subconsciously thought about before. The experience is very important to me.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sidney-age-12-2/Olivia N., age 12
“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”2015-08-22T20:48:02+00:00“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-n-age-12/CISV Volunteer
“It is difficult to convey to new parents how profound the CISV experience is when they are looking at CISV for the first time.”2013-09-01T01:53:54+00:00“It is difficult to convey to new parents how profound the CISV experience is when they are looking at CISV for the first time.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cisv-volunteer/Emily, age 13
“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”2014-05-03T01:40:19+00:00“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13/Rachel, Youth Meeting Delegate, age 14
The best part was meeting people. One of my best memories was the last night of the youth meeting. I learned about sustainable development goals. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that it was worth it.2016-09-15T13:45:52+00:00The best part was meeting people. One of my best memories was the last night of the youth meeting. I learned about sustainable development goals. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that it was worth it.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/rachel-youth-meeting-delegate-age-14/Gabby, age 14
“I learned about leadership and about myself and to be myself at Step-Up camp. I was surprised by how close the staff and leaders were with the delegates. I wish I could share the whole experience with everybody.”2015-08-22T20:50:48+00:00“I learned about leadership and about myself and to be myself at Step-Up camp. I was surprised by how close the staff and leaders were with the delegates. I wish I could share the whole experience with everybody.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/gabby-age-14/Stephanie, age 26
“CISV has encouraged me to be more patient, fostered critical thinking skills, and has given me hope that change is possible.”2014-05-03T01:41:11+00:00“CISV has encouraged me to be more patient, fostered critical thinking skills, and has given me hope that change is possible.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26/Brittney, age 22
“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”2014-05-03T01:39:49+00:00“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/brittney-age-22/Kristin, age 13
“My interchange partner and I were basically sisters. We had a lot of fun together. The best part of the interchange were the people in the delegations.”2015-08-22T20:48:55+00:00“My interchange partner and I were basically sisters. We had a lot of fun together. The best part of the interchange were the people in the delegations.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/kristin-age-13/Participant, age 17
“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”2014-05-03T01:37:53+00:00“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-17/Participant, age 16
“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”2014-05-03T01:43:51+00:00“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-16-2/Emily, age 13
“I have learned to tolerate and be more open to people who are different.”2014-05-03T01:48:50+00:00“I have learned to tolerate and be more open to people who are different.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13-3/Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11
My understanding of the world was affected by participating in a CISV Village because I realized that even though we come from totally different places we are all human. Though we are all different, we can be friends. An activity during Village that taught me a lot was rich & poor day. This had a View Full →2016-09-15T13:47:43+00:00My understanding of the world was affected by participating in a CISV Village because I realized that even though we come from totally different places we are all human. Though we are all different, we can be friends. An activity during Village that taught me a lot was rich & poor day. This had a View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/parklyn-village-delegate-age-11/Olivia H., age 14
“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”2015-08-22T20:49:25+00:00“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-h-age-14/Anya, age 12
“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”2014-05-03T01:49:11+00:00“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/anya-age-12/Participant, age 15
“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “2014-05-03T01:46:23+00:00“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-15-2/Sidney, age 12
“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”2014-05-03T01:43:02+00:00“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sidney-age-12/Participant, age 16
“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”2014-05-03T01:40:49+00:00“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-16/Kathryn, age 17
“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”2014-05-03T01:36:52+00:00“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/kathryn-age-17/Fiona, Village delegate, age 11
The most important thing that I learned about myself is that I am very strong and independent. I can do things now that I did not think I could do. I believe in myself a lot. The best part was meeting people from around the world. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to make View Full →2016-09-15T13:51:37+00:00The most important thing that I learned about myself is that I am very strong and independent. I can do things now that I did not think I could do. I believe in myself a lot. The best part was meeting people from around the world. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to make View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/fiona-village-delegate-age-11/Carley, age 11
“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”2014-05-03T01:42:17+00:00“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11/Participant, age 15
“My opinion does matter and it can make a difference. … to express what I think because it can make a big impact.”2014-05-03T01:41:57+00:00“My opinion does matter and it can make a difference. … to express what I think because it can make a big impact.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-15/Bradley, age 17
“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”2014-05-03T01:38:20+00:00“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17/-
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