<p>ok so i got these things in the mail, like "congratulations you've been selected to join the national young leaders conference" and some other things as well, (like the national young scholars or soemthing, etc). i think tehyre like summer programs you have to pay for. so my question is: total crap or legit?]</p>
<p>also, even if i can't go, do they count as honors/awards? (or do they fall under the bull***** category, i.e. "whos who among high school students")</p>
<p>I received a similiar letter a month ago from NYLC as well as People to People. There are a few threads about these programs and the general consensus is that they don't necessarily help your college profile (if that's what you are curious about). However, they still are certainly helpful programs in exploring potentional career fields and meeting new friends from across the country.</p>
<p>I actually went last year and am going this year. This program is definately legit and worth the money. I had an absolute blast. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the program at Superior Child24 on aim.</p>
<p>oh really?? interesting Superior Child24! unfortuantely i cant go (i'm going to spain...haha actually not too unfortunate:)), but do you know how we got "selected" to go to this thing? is it really an honor? and whatd you do there?</p>
<p>I went to NYLC last summer. Here's how you get selected: either a student from your school who's been there before or a teacher at your school who's on their list nominates you to go. As long as your GPA's over a certain number (3.5, I think), they'll send you the stuff and you can go. So it's not tough to get into if you can pay for it, and it certainly doesn't give you any significant boost in college admissions. That being said, it was a great program- you hear from lots of cool guest speakers, I got to meet one of my Senators and my Representative, you do all sorts of role-play simulations, and the people there that I met were awesome. So while I wouldn't call it an honor, it was still something worth doing if you're interested enough.</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, I just got back from Spain two days ago. Where are you going there?</p>
<p>really??
cadiz! i'm sooooo psyched! where did you go?</p>
<p>Hilary6, what are you going to be doing in Spain? I love Spain, it's beautiful, especially Barcelona! And you can't beat Mallorca/Ibiza/Formentera. San Sebastian is great too! If you are just visiting, you should drop by Italy! Milano is fabbb and so is Roma!</p>
<p>I was invited several times by the NYLC and always wanted to go, but couldn't afford it. I don't think I've ever heard any negative responses about the conference, though. You really get to bond with your peers while learning about the U.S. government. So, to answer your question: it's crap in that it won't boost your college resume, as others have mentioned, and it's something that basically anyone can get invited to (indeed, you must be nominated, but you don't have to be a leader at your school); and it's legitimate in that it IS real. However, and I quote, it's just a "summer camp for rich kids."</p>
<p>Not necessarily. It helps provide you with the confidence to allow you take leadership initiative if you truely have it in you.</p>
<p>You're right, but I was just saying that previous leadership experience is not necessary to be eligible for the NYLC.</p>
<p>From what I heard from a boy in my school who attended the GYLC, it was entirely composed of the wealthy. In my AP Gov. class, this boy recommended those of us who are sophomores...Believe me, some really aren't qualified at all, and I'm sure the monetary issues are what keep most from going. $2500 for the GYLC and $1000 for the NYLC is ridiculous. It seems to be a mere money-maker...</p>
<p>I recieved the National Youth Leadership of Medicine forum. O.o; I wanted to go but my parents couldn't afford to pay for it. x.x Summer camp for rich kids? LOL Darn I wish I were one of them. :/</p>
<p>hilary- I was in Madrid for 4 days, and then Seville for 2 weeks. We were doing an exchange program with a group of kids in Seville. I stayed with a guy who had come here for a couple weeks back in September. It was awesome- the first week in Seville was Semana Santa (Holy Week), which is simply an unbelievable thing to see. The trip was a blast and I hope you have a great time in Spain.</p>
<p>Although I do want to share one thing about Holy Week in Seville which was a little bit creepy. Throughout the week there are processions going through the city- up to 16 at any given time. They consist of these float-like things that have images of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and scenes from the last week of Jesus's life. The floats are followed around by people called nazarenos who are dressed in robes. The robes change color depending on which procession it is. But sometimes... they look like this:
<a href="http://www.hermandaddesangonzalo.org/images/nazarenos-cruz.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.hermandaddesangonzalo.org/images/nazarenos-cruz.jpg</a></p>
<p>Has anyone ever been to People to People's Future Leader Summits? One of the teachers at school had asked me whether it was worth it after receiving a letter from them. I hadn't heard about it before, so I was unable to provide with him an answer. I did look it up online, but I was wondering if anyone had any "real" information about it.</p>
<p>ciaobella and mesotired9, im doing a homestay program, we get to live with a family and go to classes but also have a lot of independence (oh and our location is across the street from the beach and a block away from the clubs:)) im sooooooo excited</p>
<p>(mesotired9, the link didnt work for me:()</p>
<p>....well, the point is, they're dressed just like the KKK.
(do a google image search for "nazareno" if you doubt this).</p>
<p>On another note, your trip sounds great. When do you go there?</p>
<p>haha oh no... :-/</p>
<p>i'll be there for the whole month of july:)</p>
<p>Young Leaders, like many summer programs, buys the PSAT mailing list. I wouldn't be surprised if they sent out 15,000+ letters. Besides, if you read the flyer carefully, you'll notice what you received was an invitation to apply, not an acceptance. Fancy envelopes do not an honor make.</p>
<p>what a rip off</p>
