Rachel learned that she is a good writer and able to lead a group when necessary. She also found that it was harder than she had anticipated bridging the geographic and temporal divides between China and the United States. The time difference made same-time messaging more difficult, although she did use MSN messenger several times with Tao. Being on a team means compromise, hard work, and commitment, and she definitely thinks she learned those lessons by the end of GCA. Country : USA
Project : Photovoltaic panels
Year : 2005-2007
Author : Rachel Lopatin
Through this project, what I enjoy best is that I feel that I can do something practically to protect the environment rather than just say it literally. I also feel the pleasure of communication and teamwork. It.s really nice to have peers work together with you and solve some problems, sharing difficulty and the joy of completing the work. Country : China
Project : Redesigning the automobile
Year : 2005-2006
Author : Menglu Che
This is the first time I have worked on a project on such a large scale. It made me realize the importance of commitment, responsibility and hard work towards any project. Apart from allowing me to work on such a wonderful project, the Global Challenge Program also enabled me to communicate with two intelligent students in a foreign part of the world. Working on my favorite subject, science, for an amazing cause, not only gave me a rich educational and cultural experience, but also brought me in contact with amazing (and even frightening!) information and facts about climate change and instilled a confidence in me that will help me face all issues in the future. Country : India
Project : My car runs on water
Year : 2005-2007
Author : Ahana Datta
