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Catalysts for Transformational Change:
The Asian Federation of Student Leaders 2023 Convention
By: Marielle Arevalo and Sofia Ramos The Southville campus was bustling with hundreds of young student leaders as it played host to the Asian Federation of Student Leaders Convention. Abbreviated as AFSL, the almost 12-hour-long convention was held in Luxembourg Hall last May 4th.
The 2023 AFSL Convention focused on the theme, “Global Student Leaders: A Catalyst for Transformational Change” and featured leadership sessions and Q&As from notable leaders as well as workshops with competitions for student delegates.
SISC welcomed on-site and virtual students hailing from nine other participating schools, namely De La Salle Lipa (DLSL), National University (NU), Kidapawan Doctors College, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Molino, Universidad de Zamboanga, Saint Pedro Poveda College, St. Paul University - Quezon, Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Technological University of the Philippines, Asian SEED Academy of Technology (ASAT), Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities (S-
ISFU), South Mansfield College (SMC), and Stonyhurst Southville International School - Batangas & Malarayat (SSIS-B & SSIS-M).
The convention started with an opening ceremony and welcome message from its President, Mr. Anthony Paul Calado. He stated that the Asian Federation of Students is a venue for students to improve their leadership potential, interpersonal and teamwork skills, social responsibility, and level of awareness. The convention aims to