
Ellen Gisto
Student. Represented Finland at the 2021 Summer School in LisbonNo words can encapsulate how amazing this experience was. I was humbled and inspired by each of the 26 individual stories that I heard during the week. This week came to me at a perfect time. Having read the recent report on climate change as well as reading the news on what is currently going on in the world made me feel almost helpless, but this week has truly bought back my spark for making the world a better place. I have been inspired by the speakers and other participants that it is our responsibility to be the change we want to see. Even though we may not be able to change everything we want, changing even one persons day or life is enough. I look forward to witnessing the success of this program as well as the participants who I am now honored to call my friends. I look forward to pioneering the change we want in this world along side these strong women.