ROUND SQUARE
Round Square is an international network of schools that host programs, such as conferences, cultural exchanges, and online educational experiences, amongst over 230 schools across 50 countries. The organization embraces six pillars: Leadership, Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, and Service.
Anglo Colombian school is part of the organization, and I have had the opportunity to attend some of these cultural and educational exchanges, such as a 10-week-long student exchange program and a virtual conference with over 1400 people from 36 different countries. Please take a look!
SOUTH AFRICA
I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa for over ten weeks, from April to June 2022. Living with a host family, attending a completely different school, taking different subjects, and living in another country forced me outside my comfort zone. I navigated cultural differences and sought to teach others about Colombia, whilst I learned about South Africa.
For example, I discovered that I had a natural skill for rugby, which lead me to play for the school team and taught me that we must go outside our comfort zones to reveal our hidden strengths. It felt like my time in Johannesburg flew by, which taught me the importance of savoring each day as if it were my last.
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
In 2021, I had the opportunity to attend a week long Round Square conference online. I developed relationships with other students, learned about the six pillars of Round Square, and attended webinars by guest speakers about social and environmental issues.
