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Future Problem Solving encouraged me to expand my world-view. It engaged my interest in topical issues - in environmental law, nanotechnology and immigration. I was encouraged to be informed and view these issues from a holistic point of view. FPS also allowed me to develop my creative-thinking skills by devising positive solutions to world-wide problems. Anna Brzeska IC GIPS Ind 2004, Class of 2005 2004 Kentucky (Lexington) Jenna Mors Madeleine D’Arcy Philippa Lee Anna Brzeska Frances Houwing Mrs Mary Lane Mrs Anne Brown 10th Senior GIPS Team 5th Senior GIPS Ind. Before we knew it, we were sitting at the Closing Ceremony. Stress central! When it had finished, the conference seemed to have flown, even the torturous closing ceremony. IC 2004 was amazing, and regardless of any of our final places, everyone 'ended up a winner. Madeleine D’Arcy IC GIPS Team 2004, Class of 2005 I really enjoyed being able to accompany different teams to the International Conference. 2005 Kentucky Anne Brown Loreto Coach for many years, (Lexington) Anna Cahill Erin O’Sullivan Kathleen Champ Mary Egan Alyssa Robinson Kelly Edmunds Mrs Anne Brown Mrs Mary Lane Team Unplaced FPS taught me to look at a situation from many angles, anticipate problems and find creative solutions. FPS especially helped me to learn how to write more clearly and persuasively. Sr. Susanna (Kelly) Edmunds IC GIPS team 2005, Class of 2006 36