“People ask me: ‘What does debating mean for you?’ I have a lot of answers to this question but perhaps the most important one is that debating has become a friend who helps me. Debating has enabled me to think quickly and deeply about each topic and to arrive at a solution to problems. It has given me strength and logic in negotiating with my family and my friends. In addition, it has provided me with the speed and clarity necessary to draw up a convincing answer to any question I may be asked. If I look at how I was a year ago and how I am today, I would say that there is a huge difference.
I had great fun at the World School’s Debate Championship and Slovenia. I have had many experiences and made new friends with great people: my life has changed.”
Vanessa Abu Kova