UWC Short Courses

In addition to the 17 United World Colleges, UWC Short Courses have enabled more young people to benefit from the United World Colleges experience. These courses typically are held during summer and last 2 to 3 weeks.

United World College Short Courses foster international understanding and personal development by encouraging young people, selected on the basis of merit, to:

1. Interact in a challenging and stimulating environment with others from a diverse mix of cultures.
2. Take responsibility for their own actions both as individuals and as members of a community.
3. Actively participate in community service and develop their understanding of chosen course themes.

Course workshops encompassing such diverse subjects as Conflict Resolution, Intercultural Integration, Marine Biology, Eco-tourism and Leadership have greatly influenced many of the students, helping them to develop a more global view of the issues relevant to our times. Much emphasis is also placed on ‘training to train', whereby participants learn to lead similar workshops when they return to their own communities.

All graduates of UWC Short Courses are integral members of the UWC international movement and maintain a very active Short Course Graduate Network. Lifelong friendships have been formed and annual reunions have led to the continued growth and development of the Network and its activities.

http://www.uwc.org/shortcourses