1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000 First of all, I would like to thank the Consejería de Educación for the opportunity to be here. 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:12,000 And also Marta, Elena, Jaime and Katie, the teachers and assistants, as well as Cervantes, who helped me get here. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:20,000 I would like to extend this gratitude to all the teachers and language assistants who strive to implement this programme in Comunidad de Bambu. 4 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:25,000 Also, I would like to thank my friends and family for their support, and of course my partner, Pristán. 5 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:29,000 I couldn't be more grateful that we have experienced this together. 6 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:38,000 Last year, when I was told about Global Classroom for the first time, I told myself that the hours I spent watching the news would finally pay off. 7 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:45,000 I could never imagine how important this program would become to me, and how much it would change my life. 8 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:53,000 It started just as a period for class, the most interesting one I had in a long time, but nothing serious. 9 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:59,000 But suddenly, I was thinking, right where you are now, saying to myself, you got this. 10 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:06,000 I remember that before every conference, I will repeat this phrase to myself, you got this. 11 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:13,000 I would like you to apply this to yourselves, not only in this program, but in your daily lives. 12 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:21,000 Whenever you have an objective, you can remember this experience as an example of what can be achieved with enough effort and enthusiasm. 13 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:26,000 And just go for it, because that's how the world comes to change. 14 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:30,000 The conference this year was an amazing experience. 15 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:37,000 Even though it was different from the ones here, I was inspired by the atmosphere and the dedication of my fellow delegates. 16 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:41,000 I felt at least a sense of belonging and international community, 17 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:47,000 and finally understood what it means to not only be a Spanish citizen, but a global one. 18 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:52,000 Along with the students from all over the world, we were able to set aside our differences 19 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:56,000 and collaborate to create a purposeful and actionable resolution. 20 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:04,000 The final words this resolution passes has been a constant reminder of the values this program taught me. 21 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:09,000 However, I would like you to bear in mind, New Year is not the price. 22 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:13,000 It is the end of an amazing journey full of rewards. 23 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:18,000 The real prizes are the values, the lessons that you have learned. 24 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:26,000 It is the confidence you have gained, the improvement in your writing and researching skills, the ability to improvise and to speak in public. 25 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:35,000 Always remember, if you work hard and to explore with empathy and diplomacy, you can do anything. 26 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:41,000 Global Classroom has given me a sense of initiative and autonomy I did not have before. 27 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:46,000 I now know that there are many different ways to reach our goals. 28 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:50,000 If there is a will, there is a way. 29 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:55,000 And I now know, thanks to this program, that I have the ability to find my way. 30 00:02:55,000 --> 00:03:03,000 Whether it be in international playgroups field, diplomacy, or hopefully into the international baccalaureate program next year. 31 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:08,000 Just as I have these confidence in myself, you should all have the same. 32 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:13,000 Because if you are here, it's for a reason, and you all have worked extremely hard. 33 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:20,000 So if you put this effort in all the problems that came across in your life, you can become unstoppable. 34 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:23,000 And always remember Barack Obama's words, 35 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:28,000 The future belongs to young people who are prepared to work for it. 36 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:31,000 Thank you for your attention and good luck everyone.