This summer, YGIS Youth Leader Stephen Jiang attended a month Summer Camp in Spain, where he lived and learned alongside young people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Throughout the camp, Stephen participated in group projects, discussions, cultural exchange, and activities focused on social and global issues. As shown in the photos, students worked together on topics such as equality and shared their ideas through creative group presentations. These experiences encouraged Stephen to listen to different perspectives, express his own ideas, and work with people whose backgrounds and experiences were different from his own.
The camp was also about building friendships and becoming part of an international community. By studying, living, and spending time together, Stephen learned that meaningful connections can develop even among young people who come from very different places.
After returning to Edmonton, Stephen hopes to bring this experience back to YGIS and his local community. He wants to share what he learned with Edmonton youth, introduce them to international learning opportunities, and lead activities that encourage teamwork, cultural understanding, community service, and youth leadership.
For Stephen, the Spain experience does not end in Spain. Through YGIS, he hopes to turn what he learned into action and use his experience to serve and inspire other young people in Edmonton.
