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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/

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/

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/

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

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

2014-05-03T01:49:34+00:00

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

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11-2/

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 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/

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+00:00

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 →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ben-interchange-participant-age-12/

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+00:00

My 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/

15 year old participant

“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.”

2014-05-03T01:38:45+00:00

“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.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/15-year-old-participant/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15

The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →

2016-09-15T13:52:24+00:00

The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ani-step-up-delegate-age-15/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Chris, age 14

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

2014-05-03T01:37:28+00:00

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

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/chris-age-14/

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/

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/

Emily, age 13

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

2014-05-03T01:43:23+00:00

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

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13-2/

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+00:00

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 →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/parklyn-village-delegate-age-11/

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+00:00

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 →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/mia-interchange-delegate-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+00:00

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.

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/

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/
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Participant, age 16

Sammy, age 16

Anya, age 12

Rushil, age 13

Carley, age 11

Carley, age 11

Bradley, age 17

Ben, Interchange participant, age 12

Nico, Village delegate, age 11

15 year old participant

Kathryn, age 17

Sid, age 14

Sammy, age 16

Sidney, age 12

Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15

Olivia H., age 14

Shawn, age 25

Emily, age 13

Emily, age 13

11 year old Village delegate

Bradley, age 17

Olivia N., age 12

Bradley, age 17

Tom, age 27

Olivia K., age 14

Chris, age 14

Sidney, age 12

Stephanie, age 26

Emily, age 13

Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11

Mia, Interchange delegate, age 13

Rachel, Youth Meeting Delegate, age 14

Stephanie, age 26

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