Krunal B.

Good course overall for my 18-year-old—clear focus on current global topics and strong use of multimedia. My only small quibble is that covering so many big topics in a single 50-minute session felt a little rushed at times.

As a parent, I appreciated how the course let my 15-year-old dig into real-world problems while learning to interpret data and multimedia sources. Topics like population trends and resource sustainability sparked lively conversation at home, and the 50-minute weekly lessons kept the pace manageable. Over 21 weeks we saw steady engagement rather than burnout, and the breadth of contemporary issues was impressive. I would recommend this for teens interested in global affairs.

My 17-year-old really enjoyed exploring current issues through data and class discussion. The curriculum covering population, poverty, globalization, and resource sustainability was thoughtful and challenging without being overwhelming. A 21-week span with one 50-minute lesson per week fit well into our schedule.

Overall a strong course for my 14-year-old — the use of data and multimedia made complex topics like globalization more accessible. I did wish there were a bit more frequent meetings than one 50-minute lesson per week, but it's still worthwhile.