If I just wait a little bit longer, maybe my clouded thinking will become clear. Maybe the way ahead will become plain to see.
Have you ever thought something like this when faced with a big decision?
It is better to give than to receive.
Behind this well-known saying is a sentiment that many in the UWC community would support. UWC students receive an amazing, life-changing gift when they study at one of our 17 schools. But more importantly, they come away inspired to give back by striving to make our world a better place.
Here are just a few of the incredible gifts UWC alumni are giving to our world through their work and influence...
You've probably read, watched or listened to dozens of stories about young people changing the world. And you've wondered: 'How can I do the same?'
The first step in committing to your future as a change-maker comes from making the decision to spend two years of your life studying at a UWC school. The second step is being offered a place. But you can't get there if you don't complete the application form.
You wake up in a musty, dark dormitory. It's a bit cold, and you're surrounded by paintings and decor from hundreds of years ago. You've got another long day of studying ahead, in creaking classrooms, surrounded by people that look and sound just like you.
This is where it all starts.
You're young. You're passionate. You're full of ideas. And you know it can be done.
Being a parent is full of choices. And it's time for another one.
As you work your way through the application to join a UWC school or college, depending on the application process that you're following you may be asked to provide references from both an academic referee and a non-academic referee.
So your child wants to attend a global international school. You have lots of questions and a few concerns. What will put your mind at ease?
How well does your teenager handle change?
Studying at an international community school is a unique experience. The environment, the people you study and live alongside and the way you learn are all intended to stretch you in ways you may not expect.
The UWC experience is unique. Through offering cross-cultural community, a focus on changemaking, and the academic rigour of the IB Diploma, UWC schools and colleges provide an education like no other.
