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Sid, age 14
“I learned how to live with a bunch of other people at Step-Up and changed my mind about judging people based on first impressions. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations how Step-Up was one of the best experiences of my life.”2015-08-22T20:51:47+00:00“I learned how to live with a bunch of other people at Step-Up and changed my mind about judging people based on first impressions. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations how Step-Up was one of the best experiences of my life.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sid-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/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/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/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/Sammy, age 16
“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”2014-05-03T01:44:23+00:00“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16-2/Nico, Village delegate, age 11
My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.2016-09-15T13:51:17+00:00My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/nico-village-delegate-age-11/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/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/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/JB Leader, age 17
CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.2014-05-03T01:35:06+00:00CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/jb-leader-age-17/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/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/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/Ripley, Interchange participant, age 13
I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →2016-09-15T13:53:03+00:00I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ripley-interchange-participant-age-13/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/Sammy, age 16
“CISV means opening your mind. It means making yourself award, learning and making friends.”2014-05-03T01:45:59+00:00“CISV means opening your mind. It means making yourself award, learning and making friends.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16-3/James, Village delegate, age 11
I learned a lot about different cultures. One of my best memories is meeting everyone at Village.2016-09-14T19:24:00+00:00I learned a lot about different cultures. One of my best memories is meeting everyone at Village.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/james-village-delegate-age-11/Lauren, age 16
“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”2014-05-03T01:46:46+00:00“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/lauren-age-16/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/Rushil, age 13
“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”2015-08-22T20:48:27+00:00“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/rushil-age-13/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/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/Stephanie, age 26
“CISV is a safe space for dialogue, disagreements and lots of hugs.”2014-05-03T01:47:32+00:00“CISV is a safe space for dialogue, disagreements and lots of hugs.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26-3/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/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/CISV Volunteer
“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”2013-09-01T01:54:51+00:00“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cisv-volunteer-2/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/Tom, age 27
“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”2014-05-03T01:44:48+00:00“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/tom-age-27/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/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/Shawn, age 25
“How much potential I have started to see in myself by learning through others.”2014-05-03T01:42:37+00:00“How much potential I have started to see in myself by learning through others.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/shawn-age-25/11 year old Village delegate
“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”2015-08-22T20:46:29+00:00“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate/-
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