Operation Smile’s ISLC is a unique experience for everyone who attends. What each person takes away from the conference depends on what they put in. Before they were leaders, each of our ELC and CC were a participant at the conference. During their time as a student, they all experienced something that made them want to come back for more and help be apart of making the conference happen.
This post is dedicated to all of the reasons we love ISLC and why we know all of you will love it too!
“as the conference progresses you see new friendships formed, and old ones renewed. ISLC gives students the unique opportunity to put themselves out there and make lifelong friends.” – Emilie Higgins
She’s definitely right. By the end of the week there are always hugs and tears between students who just days before were complete strangers and lived on opposite sides of the world.
“[The best part is] meeting and creating friendships with other students who want to be the change! There is no place quite like ISLC if you are looking to connect with a group of like-minded high school and collegiate students are what to make a difference in this world.” – Leanna Glass
Its true! At ISLC you will surrounded by people looking to make a difference themselves and encourgaging you to do the same. It is a place that everyone can fit in.
“Hearing all the great speakers who have changed the world because it inspires me and makes me realize that young people can really make a difference!” - Lulu
You don’t have to wait a single day to start making the world a better place.
[I love seeing all parts of the world at the Iparty] come together to raise money for the same cause. It brings us all together and we have so much fun doing it!” – Catherine Vedovino
At the Iparty, students from different countries set up tables where they sell different cultural items. Its always fun for students to be able to go home with a bracelet or sweatshirt from a different country.
And could not be a post about the favorite parts of the conference though if we didn’t mention team games. At the end of the week, all of the teams come together for some friendly but intense competition in games ranging from volleyball to pie eating and everything in between.
“My favorite part is watching a spark ignite within the hearts of all of our student leaders; they're passionate, outgoing visionaries, each with an immense heart. To rally these young adults, all from around the world, is a rare and beautiful unfolding of leadership, friendship, and service.” – Haley Oberhofer
We hope that this week will be just the beginning of a commitment to service and leadership for you.
With just 27 days until this year’s conference, how will you changeforever?
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