Hear from Previous NCYLS Attendees
“I have so much more confidence and inspiration from this seminar! I know that young people can make a difference, but it takes a true leader to begin the process. With NCYLS I can be that leader!”
–Kate Calderazzo, San Ramon Valley
“NCYLS has shown me that when you put your mind to it, show some enthusiasm, and become passionate about your cause, you really can do anything. This seminar leaves me itching to bring a part of NCYLS back with me to my own community. Everyone is always so open and willing to participate - it is fantastic! Outstanding, really. I'm so glad I was able to come this weekend so that I could see that such a "can do" attitude is possible to be felt by such a large crowd all at once.”
-Danica Liongson, Oak Ridge
“Thank you! I have never said that more truthfully! The weekend really made me see how doing something meaningful is most important. My mom is a lawyer and my dad and anesthesiologist. Bother were lucky to have passions that allowed them to live the lives they want to. My passion, my DREAM is to become a public HS AP US History teacher. As the first panelist said, the average income is low, so low that my parents are discouraging me from pursuing a career in the teaching profession. This seminar has re-awakened my commitment to myself, my heart, my "golden ball of passion" and will sacrifice whatever to do what I know I should and what it is that I want. I want to change the world one student at a time. I know my future now. I need to pursue it. Thank you for supporting the belief that we need to do what we know we have a passion for.” -Kayla Rosen, Piedmont
“The entire experience changed my life and is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have been to numerous conferences from a few hours in duration to twenty three days. With no budget at all to the largest amount possible. I can clearly say there is nothing that even comes close to this program. I think it is so important that it really needs to expand.”
–Bradley Bottoms, Junipero Serra
“This weekend has CHANGED ME. I know it may seem cliché, but seriously, it has. Everything that's gone on during this weekend, I've taken and stored it inside. All these people, all the activities, all the lessons learned, I will continue to take with me. Before this weekend, I was having a crappy month. The days of May 16-18 have made me feel better and let me know there is a community where I'm welcome and embraced.”
-Alex Fioro, Burlingame
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“NCYLS has taught me so much! I can't believe how much I have learned about myself. I learned to let go and trust other people. My opinion is that as many people as possible should come to NCYLS. NCYLS is one of the best things for high school students. I want more than anything to come back and help.”
- Paige Ramstack, San Mateo High School
“The entire experience changed my life and is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have been to numerous conferences from a few hours in duration to twenty three days, conferences with no budget at all to the largest amount possible. I can clearly say there is nothing that even comes close to this program. I think it is so important that it really needs to expand.”
- Bradley Bottoms, Junipero Serra
"This seminar to me means that I can help change the community for the best and our generation has the power. I loved this experience. I wish everyone could at least witness part of something like this."
–Willy Webb, Greenville High School
