I learned a lot about different cultures. One of my best memories is meeting everyone at Village.

“The other people in my delegation were awesome. I could tell them anything. I was surprised by how much we (the youth delegates) controlled the camp. I learned advanced leadership skills and how to better make friends at Step-Up.”

“It is difficult to convey to new parents how profound the CISV experience is when they are looking at CISV for the first time.”

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.

“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.”

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 →

“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.”

My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.

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 →

“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”

“CISV has made me more understanding. It has given me the ability to open my mind and the minds of those around me.”

“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. “

“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.”

“I have learned to tolerate and be more open to people who are different.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”

“CISV means learning about different cultures and making friends from all other the world.”

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.

“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.”

“I think it teaches kids a lot of important lessons. It teaches that you can talk things out instead of fighting.”

“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.”

“CISV is an organization that allows youth and adults to challenge mindsets to better understand those in our communities and around the world.”

“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”

“The best part was getting to know my interchange partner and the other delegation. My partner and I got along really well. We connected even though I am shy. My parents had a lot of fun hosting our interchange partner. They really liked her. One of the hardest parts was saying goodbye.”

“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”

“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.”

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 →

“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”

“I participate in important things I would never have thought of doing before and also I feel much more confident about myself and my place in the world.”

“How much potential I have started to see in myself by learning through others.”

“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”

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 →

“CISV has encouraged me to be more patient, fostered critical thinking skills, and has given me hope that change is possible.”