First and second place teams from the ThinkQuest International Competition will receive a trip to ThinkQuest Live for themselves, their coach, and one adult chaperone per student. ThinkQuest Live is a five day event hosted by the Oracle Education Foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event includes:

• Educational workshops and activities
• Social events
• Sightseeing excursions
• The elegant and magical ThinkQuest Awards Dinner

Look Who's Talking

Former winners, coaches and parents have consistently described ThinkQuest Live as a profoundly motivating and transformative experience.

"The ThinkQuest experience can't be adequately summarized in words. It was AWESOME and my daughter and I will cherish it forever. We come from a relative small city and had an opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Thanks." John, Chaperone (United States)

"You guys have really opened a new chapter in my life." Alex, Student (Singapore)

"We feel so privileged and blessed to have been a part of TQ Live. I am particularly impressed by the amount of thought and care taken to make sure everyone enjoyed a valuable experience. We have all enjoyed a life-changing experience and new global perspectives. Thank you once again." Brenda, Coach (South Africa)

"Accept thanks from the depth of our hearts for arranging such a spectacular and fabulous event, it will remain engraved in our minds forever. We were simply overtaken by your hospitality, creativity and organization skills." Umbreen, Chaperone & Muhammad, Student (Pakistan)

"Words cannot express how much I admire all the ThinkQuest staff. You are awesome!" Laura, Coach (Puerto Rico)

"Henry and I had a fantastic time, the entire event exceeded our expectations. It was a well planned, well run event and the Oracle staff was exceptional." Jim, Chaperone (United States)

"It was a super experience and I will always treasure it in my heart forever!" Lyanne, Student (Puerto Rico)

"Amazing event in every way. In fact, life changing for both Jackson and myself. Jack left with a new purpose and new direction to his life. The impact on him (and me!) was astonishing and wonderful. Every single person involved from the Oracle side was positive, helpful, motivated (and motivating). Their enthusiasm was contagious. All of you have given my son tools for life that will benefit him well into adulthood. Thank you." Robert, Chaperone (United States)

"We all had a fantastic time! It was an experience that the students will never forget!" Kristin, Coach (United States)

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Winning teams celebrate at ThinkQuest Live 2009