Warren Edwards ’27

Every part of the conference was unforgettable. A stand out activity for me was Manoa Park, an adventure park inspired by the tribe native to the area pre-colonization. At the park, we let loose. We did a challenging high ropes course and bonded with new people. I couldn’t thank Mr. Dave Thompson and Ms. Michelle Repass enough for devoting their time and energy to ensuring our time in Colombia was safe, informative, and fun.

Deven Patel ’27

I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to travel to Colombia with Round Square. It was an amazing experience that will stick with me for the rest of my life. The conference gathered over 660 students from all over the world. Everyone was really excited to learn more about each others’ backgrounds. Whether we were painting a mural, eating dinner, or cleaning out goat stables, we were learning about different cultures.

Arielle Sibley-Grice ’26

I had a fantastic experience at the Round Square conference this fall. What stood out to me the most at the conference were the smaller moments in between activities and events. Those were the times when I was able to ask questions, listen, and begin to understand how many diverse experiences were truly represented at the conference. I still feel so grateful for the conference, the people I met, and the ideas that were shared for the future.

Thea Dunckel ’26

Attending the Round Square conference was unlike any other experience I have ever had and one that I am eternally grateful for. Each day was packed with activities, and took us to different settings, from the big city of Bogotá to the small town of Tibasosa to the mountains of Paipa. More important than the places, however, were the people I was able to experience them with—friends from Canada, Germany, England, South Africa, and Peru, each with their own traditions, cultures, and ideas.

Chrys Yue ’26

I was expecting the trip to be a 10-day holiday, but Round Square was so much more than that—it was an opportunity to immerse myself in different cultures from around the world. We had a cultural night when students performed dances, songs, and poetry from their countries. Others’ traditions taught me that the definition of success varies from country to country. Seeing how each culture’s interpretation of success changed the way students at the conference behaved was truly interesting.

Steven Hicks ’26

Round Square will stick with me forever. A favorite experience was building chicken coops for a family whose chicken coop had broken after several years of use. We used ropes and sticks to build the structure and filled it in with insulation made from mud and hay. If you would like to learn more about the conference, I encourage anyone to reach out to me or any of the other delegates.