Winchester Student To Join Leadership Forum At UC Berkeley

Murrieta CA

13 April, 2022

11:59 AM

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Press release from Envision: April 13, 2022 This summer, Michael Escoto from Winchester, California will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Engineering, taking place this summer on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley. NYLF Engineering 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. Michael's nomination to attend the forum was a surprise to him but not to anyone that has seen his work ethic, character, honesty and his way of going the extra mile to help others. Michael currently attends Rancho Christian High School in Temecula, California where he is on their video and tech team and is also a member of the RCHS Robotics team, outside of school Michael also takes the time to volunteer as a buddy/coach for a local youth special needs soccer league. Michael has also been recognized with membership in both the California Scholarship Federation and the National Junior Honor Society. Michael is passionate about computers and how technology can help society in general, building his first computer from scratch at the age of 12. "As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Michael to meet, work, and collaborate with other high aspiring students from across the country and the globe," said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. "Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of our programs. At NYLF Engineering students build the confidence and skills needed to excel at college and in the workplace. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success." 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. This press release was produced by Envision. The views expressed here are the author's own.