This summer, Frank Jones from Clermont, along with other outstanding students from across the nation took part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care, which took place this summer on the campus of Washington University.
NYLF Medicine & Health Care is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Frank was nominated by a faculty member at Montverde Academy (MVA) due to his high interest in math and science. Besides his competitive nature in the classroom, Frank is a member of the varsity Lacrosse team for MVA. A high GPA was required and he earned 2 college credits at the week-long course. With dreams of becoming a surgeon, Frank was thrilled to gain the hands-on medical experience that the forum provided.
“I am excited for Frank to meet, work, and collaborate with other high-aspiring students from across the country and the globe,” said Dr. Jan Sikorsky, Vice President, Education for Envision. “NYLF Medicine & Health Care is a wonderful opportunity for ambitious young students to explore their interests outside the classroom and discover how to innovate and think creatively through hands-on immersive learning. Our students are challenged with real-world simulations and problems, working together to develop unique solutions and projects to bring life to their studies and career interests.”
For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world—and themselves—in new ways.
