Compassion. Service. Integrity. Respect. These values are so deeply ingrained into our UWC community, and I believe that I can speak for many when I say that they will remain with us throughout the rest of our lives. As students, we are frequently reminded of the central mission of our school; we see it in our curriculum, our mandatory and voluntary service, and our extracurricular activities and societies.  Our many, many societies. The Overcommitment Culture of UWC is somet

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