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From 7th to 14th August this year, our students travelled to Shenzhen to partparticipate in the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Global Round. After several rounds of intense competition, six WASCZ students delivered outstanding performances and successfully advanced to the WSC Yale Tournament of Champions. From 6th to 12th November, they will take to the stage at Yale University, competing alongside the world’s finest scholars for ultimate glory!
The Journey of Growth and Advancement
This March, WASCZ hosted the Changzhou Regional Round of the World Scholar’s Cup as an official tournament venue. Our 20 participating teams showcased exceptional academic skills and team spirit, successfully advancing to the Global Round in Shenzhen in August. After five months of dedicated preparation, their efforts were rewarded over several days of intense competition. On the Global Round stage, our students competed alongside outstanding peers from around the world, continually challenging themselves in debates, writing tasks, and team challenges.
Thanks to their solid academic foundation and excellent teamwork, six of our students—E. Sun, Y. Woo, M. Hong, R. Khan, J. Tee, and R. Shaikh— stood out and earned the coveted opportunity to advance to the Yale Tournament of Champions.
Behind this journey to Yale lies the tireless dedication of our students. During preparation, they invested countless hours in interdisciplinary reading and critical thinking exercises, engaging in repeated team discussions and mock debates. To excel in debates, writing, and academic challenges, they honed their communication and logical reasoning skills through continuous practice, learning not only to articulate their ideas clearly but also to demonstrate critical thinking and creativity under pressure.
The rigorous preparation process also taught them time management, emotional regulation, and collaborative synergy, while broadening their perspectives through intellectual exchange. More importantly, they gained courage and self-confidence, gradually growing into young scholars unafraid to express themselves, think independently, and embrace opportunities on the global stage.
Behind every milestone and moment of growth stood the unwavering guidance and support of the WASCZ teaching team. In daily lessons, teachers imparted not only debate techniques and writing strategies but also encouraged interdisciplinary research through globally oriented courses, expanding both the breadth and depth of students’ academic inquiry. Throughout the competition, our teachers provided meticulous emotional support, motivating students during high-pressure preparation and helping them maintain a positive mindset and steady performance.
This combination of academic and emotional support provided a strong foundation for our students, enabling them to perform at their best and showcase the excellence and spirit of WASCZ.
The Light of Holistic Education
Advancing to the Yale Tournament of Champions is not only an honour but also a profoundly meaningful growth journey. We are delighted to witness our students standing shoulder to shoulder with their teammates on the international stage, engaging in intellectual exchange with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds. This opportunity for cross-cultural interaction has strengthened their academic confidence and broadened their global perspective, laying a solid foundation for their future academic paths.
For WASCZ, these experiences embody the very essence of our holistic education philosophy. We are committed to providing students with diverse opportunities to learn and develop, allowing them to grow through competition, progress through challenge, and thrive on the global stage—becoming future leaders with a sense of responsibility and purpose.
This November, six of our students will take to the stage at Yale University, showcasing the excellence and spirit of WASCZ to the world. This is not only a highlight in their personal journey but also a powerful testament to the achievements of our holistic education approach. Let us look forward with excitement as our students create new milestones on the global stage!
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