4 reasons DIPLOMACY will help you succeed in life

Written by Luminari Staff

“Diplomacy,” the word often conjures images of politicians, prime-ministers, or presidents negotiating ways to create peace and economic stability. For teenagers who are dreaming of a future career in politics or international relations this vision of diplomacy is surely an exciting and gratifying view.

Yet, there are many young people who also dream of being entrepreneurs, teachers, physicians or technology specialists. Moreover, what about those young people who haven’t decided what career they want to follow? How will sustainable learning, meaningful dialogue and skillful diplomacy foster their dreams of the future?

Join Luminari during the 2014 “IWant to be an Ambassador!” camp for an experience of a lifetime. Skills learned throughout the week offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and dynamic growth with long-lasting benefits in any professional field, here are FOUR:

1. Build public speaking & communication skills

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Whether you are giving a speech to a classroom of your peers or you have to organize a project for your career, good communication is essential in any profession. The I Want to be an Ambassador! camp encourages thoughtful and open conversations with people from different points of view. You will find the power of listening to be a powerful tool in understanding how to communicate with others who have a different opinion or world view than your own.

2. Gain confidence in self & others

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Whether you are defending a friend who is being bullied or discussing an opinion with a teacher, you will use skills from our Ambassador camp. When you are speaking with someone who bullies, or an authority figure, it is important to do so calmly and in a way that doesn’t offend. During our 7-day camp, you will acquire and practice techniques that allow you to speak in a manner that will keep everyone calm and respectful, but will also ensure that your voice is heard.

3.  Succeed in college

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While at college it can sometimes be difficult to attend long lectures while paying close attention and listening for important details. However, success is often measured by your ability to both listen and to perform exceedingly well in your courses. You will learn techniques that will make listening for key details and important information easier by focusing on what someone is saying, how they are saying it, and filtering what is critical to success.

4.  Great career opportunities

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In today’s workplace active listening and team-building are essential for fostering critical thinking and problem solving skills. It is giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking the time necessary to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate and not interrupting. Our hands-on summer camp teaches you how to understand and solve problems with people from difference backgrounds.

The I Want to be an Ambassador! camp focuses on the art of diplomacy to effectively accomplish goals in daily life. With exercises in Pittsburgh and Washington, DC, teens will visit embassies and talk with business leaders and diplomats to inspire a thirst for global knowledge, hone new skills and impact local communities – one person at a time.