EIL Intercultural Learning

After a week and a half in the US I am still amazed at the friendliness and enthusiasm of every participant at the Governors' Institute Program. The classes are fascinating whether they be workshops, issue groups or topicals. My issue group, Politics, was a series of intense thought-provoking discussions on every aspect of modern democratic systems. Unfortunately, our teacher, the ever open-minded Tim Kipp, was struck with health problems for the second half of the programme, but we instead enjoyed equally engaging classes on leadership. The American teens here always have something to say about even the most complex of topics. The other international groups; the Turkish and English teens, are just as amazing. We have already enjoyed a barn dance, virtual campfire and a climate change 'co-opera'. Also there have been several lectures from knowledgable and experieced activists on topics such as HIV, Haiti, and financial reform. All in all, I will be very sorry to have to leave this wonderful place behind.
 
Claudia Carrol