Participant Testimonials
WMGIC is a great learning experience that allows students to gain new perspectives on international development that can't be gained in the classroom. Working with mentors, especially this year, offer great insight into post-graduate careers as well as demonstrating how expansive the field of international development is." - August
WMGIC forced us to think outside the box and use our prior knowledge and research skills to create a solution that is well developed, and in a short time frame too. I was able to work on my communication and teamwork skills with my teammates." - Pecharat
Even though I have never participated in any event like this, I'm really glad I took a leap to do it. I truly learned how complex many issues around the globe are and how to address and think about it in many ways. I also enjoyed the fact while participating in this as just a Freshman, I am starting to feel what it is like to have a voice that could possibly impact the world for the better." - Carolina
WMGIC is an incredible 24 hour competition that will push your creative and problem solving capabilities to the limits." - Henry
WMGIC was a wonderful opportunity to think creatively and work collaboratively with classmates from across the College and experienced mentors from around the world." - Mary
I enjoyed using my educational background to help solve international issues in the most feasible, sustainable, and creative way possible!" - Kareem
WMGIC gave me the chance to think critically about what I had learned in the field to create a real potential solution to a real development problem." - Madeleine
WMGIC taught me a great deal about networking and the process of policymaking. I enjoyed talking with mentors in fields relevant to me." - Giselle
As a freshmen, I was still trying to figure out what I wanted to get involved in and this was a great experience. I was interested in the topic even though I haven’t worked in something like this before." - Carmen
It was a great way to explore international development, even though I am not an IR major or an economics major. Although I'm a pre-med student, I enjoyed the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way." - Devika
I enjoyed WMGIC because it was engaging and innovative. I feel as if it teaches new skills that a classroom cannot teach while you are working alongside you’re close friends in a friendly competition with your peers." - Rachel
WMGIC is an incredible event that allows participants to take on multiple perspectives, expanding our répertoires while we work in teams to creatively solve global problems!" - DC