Essay leads to scholarship for Washington, D.C. forum
Avery Johnston
Avery Johnston, a student at Scott Middle School, traveled to Washington, D.C, to participate in a People to People World Leadership Forum. Johnston, along with fellow students from around the world, took part in a week-long educational trip, including visits to historical landmarks in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The students also enjoyed the country’s most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration while in D.C.
Throughout the course of the program, Johnston learned about leadership and how iconic leaders throughout history have handled world events. Various hands-on activities, relevant professional speakers, small-group workshops and visits to significant memorials, museums and monuments provided Johnston with insights on the importance and essential need for informed and inspired world leaders.
The People to People World Leadership Forum offers students a unique blend of specialized educational, leadership, and cultural exposure through a variety of programs, as well as an itinerary filled with the highlights of the hosting community. While in Washington, D.C., Johnston had the opportunity to create lifelong memories and form lasting friendships with other Leadership Ambassadors from around the world.
Participants in People to People World Leadership Forums often experience life-changing shifts in their attitudes toward personal responsibility, global leadership, and cultural diversity, returning home with enhanced leadership skills and self-confidence.
“I was in absolute shock when People to People contacted me saying that my essay, What Being a Leader Means to Me, was chosen as a winner in their Independence Day Scholarship Contest.”
“This trip has been an experience of a lifetime,” she said.
