What is the ISP, you ask? It’s the International Student Panel, made up of seven students from seven different countries. The ISP is a much-loved session that takes place during PTPI’s Global Youth Forum (GYF) each year. Members of the ISP take questions from their fellow delegates – it is an opportunity to learn more about the similarities and differences of students throughout the world.
This year’s GYF will take place November 10-14 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. We really hope to see you there…and for those who can’t make it, we’re bringing you an ISP sneak peek! Here are interviews with three of our ISP members:
Dusan Bogicevic
Where do you live? I live in Leskovac, a small town in the south of Serbia, a small country in southeastern Europe.
What is one thing people may not know about your country that you’d like them to know? That Serbia is on the Balkan peninsula and has a long history and culture dating from the 7th century. We are very friendly and temperamental.
What is your favorite song or musical group at the moment? ”Mirror Mirror” by Blind Guardian
If you had a free day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? With my friends, going to the places in my country where I haven’t been yet.
Jeanette Mwendwa Gitobu
Where do you live? Cambodia, South East Asia
What is one thing people may not know about your country that you’d like them to know? Currently, Cambodia is home to one of the wonders of the world. Tourists, politicians and celebrities from around the world fly into Siam Reap to be captivated by its history and unique beauty. Angkor Wat, the pride of the ancient Angkor Kingdom, still stands today. The temple took approximately 300 years to build. If given the chance, take time to explore the wonders of Angkor Wat and marvel at its history.
What is your favorite song or musical group at the moment? Hmm, I really have no definite genre of music because I’m a very diverse person. However, my all time favorite is “When You Believe“by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston
If you had a free day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? Getting involved in hands on activities such as Habitat for Humanity or volunteering at a church potluck where they assist people in need of food and basic supplies.
Ewa Dudzic
Where do you live? I am from Poland, a country in Central Europe. The city I live in is Katowice, in the southern part of Poland.
What is one thing people may not know about your country that you’d like them to know? Nicholas Copernicus, who started a scientific revolution when he published the Heliocentric Theory (in which all the planets, including Earth, revolve around the Sun), was Polish!
What is your favorite song or musical group at the moment? I don’t really have one. I like many types of music and my choice of songs to listen to depends on my mood and the situation I am in.
If you had a free day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? I would travel to a place I haven’t visited yet…or you would meet me wandering around in Rome, Italy.
Tags: Cambodia, Global Youth Forum, International Student Panel, Poland, Serbia
The International Student Panel is one of many great sessions at the GYF, but I have to say it’s my favorite. The opportunity to learn about seven different countries at once is rare. The discussion between the students and their audience of peers is enlightening, at times funny and always worthwhile.
I can’t wait to meet you all at the GYF!