As a graduated senior in high school, SIW 2019 meant more to me than just the teaching and the students. It could very well last time I get to be back in Weishan. at least for a while. I couldn't leave Weishan like I did before --- with the promise of definite return. This year was also vastly different because I didn't teach anymore to devote myself into advising the participants. I knew I loved the teaching aspect of SIW, but I definitely didn't know I would miss it so much that if I could go back in time, I would have wanted to teach again. However, I think the compromise was worth it as I was much more in tune with everyone because without my own classes to worry about, I was bouncing between classes and giving each group and individual catered feedback. It was a different perspective to be sitting in the back of the classroom, but it made me realize how important it was to give feedback on the participants performance, whether its congratulating the positives or giving constructive criticism on what needed to be improved upon. This has been a phenomenal year as I was watching the participants become more comfortable and competent day by day, each bettering themselves in different ways. It was a regret I wasn't able to go to the Elementary as much, but under the guidance of Sophia Li the elementary camp was successful. A strong leader, or leaders, is essential to SIW. Not only does a SIW leader have to be competent in teaching and social skills, he/she also need to be organized and have the voice to lead the participants in terms of teaching skills, social skills, or conduct. Which is why I hope SIW continues with strong leaders in the future. All in all, I hope SIW will continue as an authentic program, ever recruiting motivated and talented students and evolving every year!