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Must-Know ISLC Info

Your Destination for All Things #ISLC2022! From required forms to our suggested packing list, here you'll find everything you need to prepare for our International Leadership Conference at the University of Miami. This page will be updated regularly as more details become available, so please be sure to check back often! Download the ScheduleSee the [...]

Why You Should Attend ISLC

ISLC Throughout the Years Take a look at all the fun memories Operation Smile Student Programs has made throughout the years. As well as, hear from previous students who went to ISLC and what they learned and enjoyed during their time at this conference. If you're still debating on whether or not to a apply, [...]

Prep for ISLC 2022 in Miami With Us

USA_2019_North Carolina_Wake Forest University_ Operation Smile´s Student Programs Summer ISLC, July 15th-20th, 2019 at Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA (Operation Smile Photo by Carlos Rueda) Prep for ISLC 2022 in Miami With Us ISLC 2022 will be here before you know it here are some tips and tricks to help you prepare for the [...]

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021
Bethany Bogacki
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Your Impact, 2020-21

Download Impact Report PDF WHY STUDENTS? BECAUSE THEY'RE UNSTOPPABLE. When Student Programs sees a need, it challenges students to address that need. And our student volunteers are so driven to serve, not even a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic could keep them from helping others. You’ll see this and even more examples throughout this page, as we highlight [...]

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021
Student Programs Intern
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An Addition to the Family

An Addition to the Family Kirstin with her dad Kirby in Kazakhstan By Jordan Griffith, Student Programs Media Intern A heartwarming and inspiring story: About two parents and their love for children and how it led to the adoption of three special needs children from around the world, including their second eldest Kristin, who [...]

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Student Programs Intern
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Meet My Friend Daniel

Meet My Friend Daniel Feese Learn more about Daniel's story and how Operation Smile connects to it:) By Jordan Griffith, Student Programs social media intern Daniel Feese and his girlfriend Mary Alice Photo provided by Daniel Feese I had the privilege of first meeting Daniel when I started my own Operation Smile high school club [...]

New Clubs: Review These To-Do’s

New School Year, New Clubs: Start Strong With These Tips You've already taken the first important step to success: creating an Operation Smile club. Follow these other steps and your club will rocking and rolling in no time! By Shayla Gramajo, Student Programs media intern Register Your Club Raise club awareness: As an approved club, [...]

Create Your Own Gear With These 3 Tips

Longtime volunteer and Student Programs alumnus Timmy Zhu is famous for his #WearingASmile campaign, where he wore an Operation Smile T-shirt every day for 1,000 days in a row. (Photo courtesy of Timmy Zhu) Create Your Own Operation Smile Gear With These 3 Tips Whether you are a club leader, adviser or just trying to [...]

Get Active With These 5 Fundraisers

Get Active With These 5 Fundraisers These ideas totally put the “fun” in “fundraiser” and make for a great way to kick off the new school year (especially in places where the weather’s still warm!). By Gabby Makar, Student Programs volunteer Start a Smile Fund 1. Dodgeball tournament This can be a really fun way [...]

How to Prep for ISLC

Prepping For Our Virtual ISLC As ISLC approaches and the excitement sets in, here are some helpful reminders to better prepare yourself for the conference! By Jordan Griffith, Student Programs media intern Download the ISLC Manual Whether this is your first ISLC or you've lost count, prepping for any conference is essential to get what [...]

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