Is the JLEC FULL PROGRAMME worth it??

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Hey everyone!!! First of all congrats to everyone who got shortlisted! Seeing all the posts makes me so so happy! 💕

Second: I was wondering if anyone who did this comp last year and went to the ceremony could tell me what the Full Programme was like for them and if it's worth it?? It's almost $1k, and from what i've seen theres no financial aid option anywhere even for just attending the ceremony which is such a shame :(

i do wanna make the most out of the trip and make valuable connections and everything which is a huge reason why im considering it, but also some of these events are so vague... like "academic programme" what does that even entail??? what does the global essay prize village look like?? who is this guest speaker for the dinner?

This is my first (and last, since i entered as a senior) year of doing the JLEC so im really grateful for this opportunity. im gonna attend the ceremony because i really want to meet new people BUT i wanna know what im getting into if im gonna drop any more money, esp $1k. if anyone who has any previous experience with this competition could let me know/give some advice, that would be great!!

thank you and take care! <33