HPAIR Leadership Program
by Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations Hosted By
A unique and intensive 3-day program on leadership and
creating future changemakers
Program Details
In-person program at
Kingdom Schools
1st - 3rd February 2025
Program Fee: USD 450/student
3 Days
Eligibility: Grades 9 - 12
Students earn certificate from
Harvard College Project for Asian and
International Relations
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to apply!
About the Program
Our program isn’t just the concepts of leadership, we engage students with team
activities, mixed-media learning, competitions, speeches, and most importantly, building
rewarding and long-lasting professional relationships with our Harvard student team.
Alongside the core curriculum, Harvard college students will provide a glimpse into
college life, offer insights and tips on college admissions and applications, and share their
personal leadership experiences and stories.
Passion Projects are a key outcome of the curriculum. These projects showcase the best
of each students’ talents, abilities, and academic excellence, and are often our mentors’
greatest assets (and best-kept secrets) for admissions. Creating real, actionable Passion
Projects; whether a startup, NGO, publication, website, product, or more, we help
accelerate students from idea to impact, which can be continued long after the workshop.
Key Benefits for Students
Identify and develop a Passion Project showcasing the College panel with Harvard students, covering their high
students’ talent, abilities, and academic achievement, school experiences, college applications and interviews,
which can be continued and expanded long after the success in a college environment, and more.
workshop concludes.
Key concepts, engaging activities, and competitions to
teach students our curriculum on leadership, analytical
thinking, and public speaking.
Program Schedule
The HPAIR Leadership Program by Harvard College Project for Asian & International Relations is a
transformative and intensive 3-day program on leadership and building future changemakers.
Day 1 (8 am - 2 pm) Day 2 (8 am - 2 pm)
Morning Session Morning Session
Welcome and Introduction to the Mentorship Program Introduction to Day 2
Icebreaker Activities to Get to Know Each Other Review of Day 1
About our Harvard Student Mentors Team-Building Icebreaker
Workshop: Launch Into Leadership Workshop: Public Speaking Essentials
Leading with Purpose and Vision Key Concepts for Public Speaking
Analysis of Top Leaders, Past and Present Examples and Analysis of Strong Public Speaking
Identifying World Issues Strategically Develop Public Speaking Skills Across Contexts
Discussion Discussion and Reflection
Activity: Case Competition Activity: Speech and Debate
Introduction to Case Introduction to Activity
Team-Building vs Team-Leading Speech Topic Assignment
Collaborate and Compete to Solve Case Research and Strategy-Building
Presentation and Feedback
Break & Networking
Break & Networking
Afternoon Session
Passion Project I Afternoon Session
Why Passion Projects are a Top College Admissions Asset Passion Project II:
Evaluate and Discuss Successful Passion Projects Developing Student Focus/Key Issue
Students Identify Strengths, Resources, Opportunities Meet 1-on-1 with Mentors for Feedback
Reflections and Feedback Research Intensive
Develop Strategy and Goals
Reflections and Feedback
Day 3 (8 am - 2 pm)
Morning Session
Introduction to Day 3
Review of Day 1 and 2
Team-Building Game
Workshop: College to Careers
Leadership for College Success
Public Speaking in College and Career Contexts
Activity: College/Job Interviews
Activity: Networking Tools
College Q&A
Break & Networking
Afternoon Session
Passion Project III:
Transforming Ideas to Implementation
Finalize Actionable Plan
Network and Grow
Connect with Harvard Organizations and Networks
Final Reflections
Students Receive Workshop Feedback & Recommendations
Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) was
About founded in 1991 to create a forum of exchange for students and young
professionals to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political,
HPAIR and social issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. Since 1991, HPAIR has organized
49 conferences in 34 different host countries, touching the lives of more than
40,000 students and young professionals. HPAIR hosts two student-led
conferences a year – one on Harvard’s campus and one in the Asia-Pacific.
Prospective host cities in Asia must undergo an intensive, six month bidding
process; this year’s Asia Conference will be held in Hong Kong.
HPAIR conferences feature world-class speakers and guests to foster mentorship,
networking, and guidance opportunities for delegates. Previous speakers include
Kevin Rudd, the former Prime Minister of Australia; Ban Ki-moon, the former
Secretary General of the United Nations; Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of
Zipcar; and Frank Friedman, current COO of Deloitte Global.
Mentors of HPAIR
Cole is a sophomore at Harvard College studying applied math in statistics and pursing a
concurrent master's in computer science. In HPAIR, he is the director of finance and
technology. Additionally, he also is on the board of the Harvard Data Analytics Group. Cole
loves applying techniques and skills from mathematics to the fields of finance and tech. In
his free time, Cole also enjoys cooking, playing the piano, and exploring Boston.
Cole Harten
Senior Member
Keneil is a rising sophomore at Harvard College planning on studying Neuroscience and
Economics. He hopes to pursue a career in medicine and is currently the Director of the
Premedical Society Surgery Interest Group, a certified EMT part of CrimsonEMS, and an
Associate for Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment. Keneil also loves to play
the French Horn in the Radcliffe Orchestra and enjoys playing and watching basketball with
friends.
Keneil Soni
Senior Member
Mitja Bof is passionate about the intersection of technology, finance, and growth and is
currently the Director of Finance for the Havard Project for Asian and International Relations. In
the past, he has helped businesses leverage the power of data to optimize their marketing
efforts and accelerate their growth trajectory. He has also held teaching and research positions
on the use of data and tech to solve socio-economics issues. In his free time, you'll probably
find him running, learning something new, or trying out a new restaurant in town.
Mitja Bof
Senior Member
And Many More...
HPAIR Leadership Program
by
Harvard College Project for Asian
and International Relations
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