Parrhesia Summer Academy

High School Ambassador Program

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Parrhesia Ambassador Program offers student leaders like yourself the opportunity to collaborate, engage in challenging discussions across difference and disagreement, and make lasting friendships.

Rooted in UChicago’s Principles of Free Expression, the one-week Parrhesia Ambassador Program encourages participants to build their capacity to actively seek diverse perspectives and foster open dialogue of complex and controversial issues.

Ambassadors return to their schools ready to facilitate inclusive and productive discourse.

Empower Your Peers:  As a Parrhesia High School Ambassador, you'll encourage your peers to share their thoughts and engage in conversations that matter.

Positive Influence: Be a catalyst for change in your school. Build communities that celebrate individuals and respect differing opinions.

Leadership Development: Gain valuable leadership skills and experience in community engagement. 

Networking: Connect with fellow Ambassadors and educators who share your commitment to productive and inclusive communities

Being a Parrhesia Ambassador is a journey of personal and professional growth. Join us in building a network that values diverse perspectives and embraces meaningful discourse.

Participant Voices

“[Parrhesia] has changed my way of communicating and having discussions with people. I am so grateful!”

“It was one of the most meaningful summer experiences I have had and I hope you continue it for future generations of students.”

"I am so glad I was offered the opportunity for this experience. I see behaviors and phenomena we studied in class in the real world, and I am able to apply those learnings to my own project in my home community.”

“It was very beneficial to learn from other students who are serving as ambassadors to their schools. I am very grateful for the lessons about discourse I learned and continue to use them today. I'd love to be a part of an alumni network for this as well!”