International Youth Leaders Summit 2014Theme: Initiating Student Action Towards An Empowered GenerationFebruary 10 14, 2014De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

Rationale

With the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN slowly transitioning into becoming a more united region for Asians, the various member states of ASEAN are put into a challenge. The call to become more responsible student leaders who are one in the call for ONE ASEAN Community is becoming stronger and as students of the social sciences and the humanities, we cannot lag behind.

In the Philippine setting, we must admit that we are in need to fully integrate with the entire ASEAN region comprising of its ten member states namely: Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Burma. These ten member states have done much effort to try and unify the region with things like the ASEAN Charter being ratified in order to create a set of rules that would help them achieve their vision of One Vision, One Identity, One Community.

Together with the signing of the ASEAN Charter is the introduction of the AEC or the ASEAN Economic Community on 2015. It aims to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, investments and labor within the region. By doing so, we are creating a massive change in the lives of many who are members of the Southeast Asian region.

De La Salle University is one with the entire ASEAN region, as an academic institution, in moving towards a more unified community. With one of the universitys thrusts of internationalization, De La Salle University aims to become a world-class institution whose doors are open to the members of the ASEAN Community. This February 2014, De La Salle University is having its Vision-Mission Statement Week Celebration, an institutionalized event that allows the university to showcase Filipino culture and tradition including its academic nature to everyone, including students abroad.

Through this, De La Salle Universitys thrust and its University Vision-Mission Statement Week Celebration is crucial for the countrys efforts to promote that ONE ASEAN. The Philippines is one with other academic institutions in making this possible. Because of this, we are presenting the International Youth Leaders Summit or IYLS to serve as an avenue to exchange knowledge and experiences from all across the ASEAN Region. In addition, it shall serve as a cross-cultural territory where in student leaders are allowed to be exposed in various cultures and traditions and make sure that they enjoy their stay in the Philippines.

Objectives of IYLS20141. To challenge student leaders to think and act differently on issues towards the ASEAN and begin to think outside the borders of their countries own personal and political interests2. To provide new opportunities for students to garner new knowledge and information on how to strengthen their leadership skills that may be used in the future within the region;3. To give an avenue where students can freely express their ideas and opinions on how change can be done in the ASEAN region with the use of their own degree programs;4. To build a healthy relationship between De La Salle University and the entire ASEAN Community so that in the future, more avenues such as IYLS2014 be made;5. To mold the future leaders of the ASEAN by exposing them in the true realities of the world such as the Philippines.

Tentative Schedule

DateTimeActivityNote

February 10, 2014Entire DayArrival and Hotel Check-in

February 11, 2014DayManila City TourDress Code: Casual

NightIYLS Welcome PartyDress Code: TBA

February 12, 201408:00 08:30Registration

08:30 09:00Opening Ceremony

09:00 10:30Country Presentation

10:30 12:00Integration

12:00 01:30Lunch

01:30 02:30Importance of the Theme

02:30 03:30Brainstorming Activity

03:30 05:30Preparation for AEC 2015

05:30 06:00Networking Session

February 13, 201408:00 08:30Registration for Parallel Sessions

08:30 09:00Activity

09:00 11:00The Path of Student Leadership for ASEAN 2015

11:00 12:00My Role for ASEAN 2015

12:00 01:30 Lunch

01:30 03:00Importance of AEC 2015

03:00 04:00IYLS: The Movement Towards Change

04:00 04:30IYLS 2014: The Beginning of the New Era

04:30 05:30Closing Integration

NightPartyDress Code: TBA

February 14, 2014DayDe La Salle University Campus Tour

De La Salle University Mission Vision Statement Week Celebration

Important Reminders: This schedule is still subject to revision.

Qualifications for Delegates: Undergraduate students GPA of 2.5 or higher Good English communication skills (Summit will be conducted in English) Supplementary knowledge of ASEAN and AEC 2015 Has leadership qualities and potential

Additional Requirements Interested applicant must submit a 500-word minimum essay about oneself that would help improve ones chances to get accepted. You may also include leadership experiences currently or in the past that would help your application. The screening panel would greatly be interested to know how your current degree program that you are taking up can help you or has helped you in your life as a student.

Please submit your application form at iyls2014@gmail.com on or before January 5, 2014.

Reminder: Accepted applicants who will be attending the International Youth Leaders Summit must pay the participation fee of US $175.00. This fee shall cover accommodation cost, city tour, seminar, activities and parties. However, airfare is excluded.

The payment information will be sent once the accepted applicants are announced.

Application FormInternational Youth Leaders Summit 2014

I. Personal Information

Surname

First Name

Middle Name

Nickname

Gender

Birthdate

Age

University

College/Faculty

Years of Study

Mobile Number

Email Address

Facebook Name

Twitter Name

II. Brief Essays (Please answer the following questions briefly)1. As a citizen of an ASEAN member state, how important is the AEC 2015 for you?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you want to be part of the International Youth Leaders Summit?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will you use your current degree program into promoting the ASEAN region and strengthening your skills as a leader?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Do you think your country is ready to integrate with the rest of the ASEAN member states and create ONE ASEAN Community?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________