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“In my experience, talking about COVID usually turns into hostility, so I appreciated having a calm environment to talk about such a tough subject. My main takeaway is not to be afraid to share my opinions.”

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It has been nearly two years since our lives shifted.

What have we learned?

 

Connection is vital: The human need to connect and belong, to understand and be understood, and to find one’s place and tribe among the local and global communities that form our world, is universally shared.

Authentic discourse is hard but necessary: Engaging with others is both an art and a science. It takes intention and practice and provides opportunities for deep understanding and collaboration.

Technology stands to play an ever-increasing role in our world: Harnessing it as a vehicle for increasing connection and authentic discourse is a collective responsibility.

“I loved interacting with people I might not have normally associated with. It broadened my perspective and views.”

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Our 10,000 participants around the world this year alone have echoed the importance of fostering cooperation, empathy, and respect for all by all. Our work may have begun in 2003, but it persists in relevance, despite challenges that threaten our global unity change.

The majority of participants agree or strongly agree that Soliya programs significantly enhance key 21st Century attitudinal skills through meaningful cross-cultural engagement with peers globally.


92% Communication

88% Collaboration

87% Critical Thinking

78% Leadership

91% Global Events Knowledge

82% Relationship-Building

“I learned how to work in a team, ask clarifying questions, and respect different points of view even if I don’t agree with them.”

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“Convening a truly diverse and international group of people offers such a profound, unique, and meaningful learning experience. I loved that the learning was so practice-based.”

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