Debate is an intellectual sport where people compete for the ability to persuade on a particular topic and position. Debate is an old academic tradition with roots in Cambridge, England, in the 18th century. Within it, topics such as economics, philosophy, politics, law, art, gender, sports, international relations, and more are discussed. 

Worldwide debating experience is an excellent springboard for public service, academia, the justice system, and private sector careers. It is no wonder, then, that prominent public figures (Barack Obama, Henry Kissinger, Margaret Thatcher, and others), Supreme Court justices (Alito, Sotomayor, Brown Jackson), novelists (Sally Rooney), and entertainers (Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey) are all debate alums.

The game is a fascinating and effective platform for developing skills such as public speaking, logical thinking, separating the wheat from the chaff, etc. It combines logic, language, and ideas. By practicing it, you will become sharp and persuasive in any real-life situation: at work, in your studies, arguing with your partner and friends, and even in daily conversations.