“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.”

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 →

“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.”

“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.”

“CISV means to me that being family isn’t just blood.”

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 →

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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 →

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 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.”

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

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

“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”

“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”

“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.”

“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 is a safe space for dialogue, disagreements and lots of hugs.”

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.

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

“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”

“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”

“CISV has made me more compassionate.”

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

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

“CISV means opening your mind. It means making yourself award, learning and making friends.”

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

“CISV creates an opportunity for people to learn about the world, cultural diversity and how to make a difference in the world.”

“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”

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

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

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 →