If there is one action I will never regret in my life, then I guess
that action is applying for YYAS. Not only did it change my way of
thinking, it also opened my eyes so that I saw many opportunities
around me that I would have never seen on my own.
Firstly spending one week with Africa's most intelligent students is
one thing one can always treasure. I enjoyed the program because I got
a chance to learn new cultures as well as learn new languages. I got
to exchange views with peers of my age. This was a great thing because
I l learnt to look at things at different perspectives. I also got a
chance to showcase my piano skills with others.
I was able to meet Yale faculty who delivered mindblowing lectures
ranging from political science to information technology. These
lectures surely kept me at the edge pf the seat as I was keen to
learn.It was also was a blessing to meet university students from USA
who shared their college experience with us. This was a giant leap
ahead for me because I now know some of the things to anticipate when
I apply for college.
Before YYAS I was not good at socialising with people because I was
shy but during the course of the program, I learn so much
communication skills and made so much friends from all over Africa
that when I went back home I was surprised with the progress I had
made in terms of socialising. I wouldn't dare to leave out the food
whenever I mention about YYAS. Words can not describe the food at YYAS. One has to experience it to know what I mean. I would certainly
recommend the YYAS to everyone for it is one awesome experience. I
would even recommend it to those who hate me,who knows they might
like me for that!
