World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay Area, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established to promote the education of the public, raise the standard of public debate, and encourage dialogue on global issues through presentation by thought leaders with diverse opinions, discussion, and study of international affairs.
The World Affairs Council partners with the Monterey County Office of Education to promote the Academic World Quest (AWQ) competition for Monterey County high schools. Each year, teams of 4 students from local area high schools are invited to compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to represent their high school, county and WACMB during the national AWQ championship weekend in Washington, DC. The student experience is designed to enhance the students’ global awareness and provide an opportunity to meet and engage with approximately 250 like-minded peers from around the United States. This event has a broad impact on the communication and leadership skills for dozens of our area high school students who otherwise have limited opportunities to learn about our interconnected and rapidly changing world.
My favorite part of the competition was the thrill of finally completing the competition. This was rewarding because of all the time and effort that went into studying for it.
- Enrique Anguiano
