High school student delegates will gather June 21 – 27, 2025 for the annual week-long World Affairs Seminar at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. The theme this year is: Peacebuilding: Creating Lasting Change.
We expect attendees from across the USA and around the world. Each delegate will have their own opinions, story, and viewpoint contributing to conversations about global trends. WAS brings together peers from around the world to learn about international relations and develop skills in diplomacy, communication, cooperation and leadership.
Since 1977 WAS has impacted and changed the lives of its 30,000 alumni, providing highly relevant skills in group problem solving, negotiation and peaceful diplomacy. Featured speakers represent a wide variety of perspectives, opinions and backgrounds. WAS offers students an opportunity to interact with leaders from government, international organizations, the media, and business.
Past participants have marveled at how WAS gave them a new lens to view our global landscape. “World Affairs Seminar was a life changing experience for me. It is probably the most important single experience I’ve ever had” said Ben from Norway. “I got to meet people from all over the world and listen to some really great speeches. Most importantly, I made new friends that will always have my back and I will always have theirs” said Sierra from Iowa, USA. “[WAS] changed a lot: my approach to everyday life, my connection to a wide variety of issues, my openness to learn from everyone I meet. I will never forget one of the best weeks of my life and I want to thank Rotary very strongly for giving me this brilliant opportunity,” said Kate from the UK.
Most delegates are sponsored by a club or service organization such as a Rotary Club. Many thanks to Rotary District 6270 Clubs that already sponsor WAS student delegates, and thank you in advance to Clubs considering becoming sponsors. Thank you, also, to Rotary District 6270 for its longtime support of WAS.
For more information, visit worldaffairsseminar.org/. Contact us at: World Affairs Seminar, 10600 W. Mitchell St., West Allis, WI 53214, or at contact@worldaffairsseminar.org. Call us, too, at 414-453-4984. To explore WAS sponsorship, contact Francis X. Vogel, WAS Executive Director, at 414-520-4790 or at fvogel@worldaffairsseminar.org.