2022 WLC Update, March 2022:
The 2022 World Leadership Congress will take place July 16 - 23, 2022 in-person at Loyola University Lakeshore Campus in Chicago, IL & Virtually via HOBY Connect.
DATES:
Saturday, July 16 - Saturday, July 23, 2022
LOCATION:
In-person at Loyola University - Lakeshore Campus in Chicago, IL
Virtually via HOBY Connect
What is HOBY's World Leadership Congress?
For more than 50 years, the HOBY World Leadership Congress has been inspiring and empowering young people to become the next generation of global leaders.
Since 1968, the HOBY World Leadership Congress (WLC) has empowered students around the world to broaden their perspective and begin to see themselves as part of something larger—the global community we all share.
The World Leadership Congress is one of HOBY’s largest and longest running events where more than 300 rising high school juniors and seniors from more than a dozen countries come together for leadership development, global citizenship education, community service, and motivation. This week-long event is held both in-person and virtually for rising high school juniors and seniors.
Students leave the WLC feeling empowered and equipped with the leadership skills they need to reach their goals and make meaningful contributions to society.
WLC PROGRAM FORMAT: IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION
In-Person Requirements:
Every participant will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to show proof of vaccination. Other safety requirements will be communicated at a later date as COVID conditions change.
In-Person Arrival: Arrival and departure dates are scheduled for Saturday, July 16, and Saturday, July 23, respectively. Transportation to Chicago is not provided. Transportation to and from campus from the airport/train station is provided for both arrival and departure day(s).
Arrival window: July 16th 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
You may arrive outside of this window if you are unable to secure a flight during that time; we will still arrange for pick up.
Departure window: July 23rd 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
All students will depart campus no later than 10:00 AM CDT. Those with later flights will be taken to the airport at 10:00 AM CDT.
WLC PROGRAM FORMAT: VIRTUAL
Virtual participants will be given access to our secure online learning management system, HOBY Connect, which will enable them to engage with other virtual participants in daily programming, both live via Zoom and at their own pace all from the comfort of their home. Virtual participation includes access to dynamic keynote speakers, engaging workshops, and a HOBY-at-Home Kit.
Virtual Start Time: Students will be given the exact times to log into HOBY Connect closer to the event date and should plan to be fully available each day for live time with all virtual participants.
What you can expect at the WLC:
Students who attend the WLC will experience dynamic keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and challenging activities focused on developing their leadership skills. Each day, students will engage in facilitated group time where they will reflect on learning and build relationships with other students from around the world. During the week they will participate in a guided service opportunity, select workshops to develop new skills, and partake in fun, confidence-building activities such as a student talent show. See table below for a comparison of virtual and in-person participation:
First Ever Intercultural Immersion Program!
For a few days before the WLC, students will have the opportunity to learn about American culture, HOBY, and each other, while getting acclimated to a new time zone!
Please note: This is an optional program for international students who wish to explore American and HOBY cultures ahead of attending the World Leadership Congress.
Participants in the Intercultural Immersion Program must also enroll and attend the World Leadership Congress.
Registration for the 20th Korean Youth Ambassadors for WLC 2022
▶ Eligibility:
▶How to register
- Click ‘REGISTER FOR WLC ’ below.
- HOBY Korea’s staff will review the form and will contact candidates individually for the next step.
▶Fees
- WLC Registration fee for international participants: all meals, seven nights’ accommodations, program expenses including materials, entrance fees, and ground transportation during WLC including transportation to and from travel gateways to the campus. (The fee is subject to change.)
VIRTUAL TUITION: $895
IN-PERSON TUITION: $1895
- HOBY Korea’s processing fee 600,000 Won: pre-orientation, registrations, paperwork, travel insurance, post-WLC follow-up etc.
※ Flight should be booked individually with a certain flight schedule HOBY Korea asks you to book so that all ambassadors use the same flights with a chaperon for departure and arrival. (Korean Airline non-stop)
▶REFUND POLICY:
** The same refund policy applies for those who register after March 31, 2022.
** The same refund policy applies if the 2022 WLC changes to a virtual event due to COVID-19.
※ Inquiry/Contact Info: Phone: 02-569-9600 Email: hobyk@hobykorea.com
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