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About Us

Our Mission

We’re the Istanbul Spitting Alpacas — a youth-led team helping students crush the World Scholar’s Cup with top-notch resources, strategies, and a community that makes learning exciting.

We make WSC prep practical and fun — through curated notes, debate tools, and quizzes — while keeping the Alpaca spirit alive.

Achievements

Stockholm Globals: 50 medals • 3 trophies • Ranked #8

Bucharest Regionals: 30 medals • Ranked #12

Yale ToC 2024: 24 medals • Ranked #30

Istanbul Regionals: 27 medals • 7 trophies • Ranked #1

Kuala Lumpur Globals: 32 medals • European / W. Middle Eastern Champion • Ranked #34

Meet the Team

Kerem Tüzün

Coder, reader, and tennis enthusiast leading Alpacas’ learning tools.

Güney Keskinoğlu

Challenge-driven debater with sharp wit and a love for music.

Beren Ayorak

Creative soul blending ballet, piano, and WSC writing skills.

Arda Sabri Tiryaki

Past contributor — swimmer and thinker who brought humor and energy.

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Progress - This visit

Notes

The Best is Yet to Be, or Not To Be?

In Futurity, Someone Prophetic Sees

The Future Wasn't Meant to Be

If At First You Fall, Try, Try Again

Things Really Do Catch Fire

Speeches that Inspire, Speeches that Spit Fire

Reliving It Up

Entertaining Ourselves Back To Life

Much Excite, Much Ignite

The Generative Area: A Mind for Imagination

No Backup, But Restore

Punky Futures

Quizzes

👉 23.07.2025 Quiz - In Futurity, Someone Prophetic Sees & The Best Is Yet To Be Or Not To Be?

👉 24.07.2025 Quiz - The Future Wasn’t Meant To Be

👉 25.07.2025 Quiz - If At First You Fall, Try, Try Again

👉 31.07.2025 Quiz - Things Really Do Catch Fire

👉 10.08.2025 Quiz - The Genrative Area: A Mind For Imagination

👉 11.08.2025 Quiz - First Few Topics

👉 20.08.2025 Mock Challenge pt.1

👉 22.08.2025 Quiz - Mock Challenge pt.2

👉 14.09.2025 Quiz - Mixed Topics

Debate Tips & Tricks (WSC Style)

Know the Format:
WSC debates use a 3-on-3 format with three rounds: Opening, Rebuttal, and Closing. Each debater must speak exactly once. Time is limited, so structure is everything.

Roles Matter:
- 1st Speaker: Define the team's stance and structure the argument. Set tone.
- 2nd Speaker: Deepen argumentation, introduce case studies, and start dismantling opponents.
- 3rd Speaker: Rebut and wrap. Don’t introduce new arguments—this is the “mic drop” moment.

“WSC Language” Wins Rounds:
Judges reward thematic alignment. Use WSC concepts, phrasing, and even alpaca metaphors if it fits! Tie back to the current theme ("The World Reimagined", etc.) as often as possible.

Debate Like a Scholar, Not a Politician:
WSC values insight over aggression. Show empathy, curiosity, and ethical reasoning. It’s not just about proving you're right—it’s about showing how you *thought* through the issue.

Evidence Isn’t Everything:
Unlike Model UN or Policy Debate, WSC does not require cited sources. Instead, use general knowledge, analogies, and hypothetical thought experiments. A clever metaphor can beat a boring fact.

Use the “Yes, But...” Strategy:
Acknowledge what the opponent says, then twist it to your favor. Judges love debaters who listen and respond—not just recite rehearsed speeches.

Memorize These Power Phrases:
- “While that may seem valid on the surface…”
- “Let’s unpack that assumption…”
- “This isn’t just about X, it’s about what X *represents*.”
- “But what if we flipped the perspective entirely?”
- “It’s easy to say that, but let’s follow that logic to its end.”

Practice With Wacky Motions:
WSC often uses abstract or funny motions like “This House Believes That Dreams Should Be Taxed.” Don't panic. Break it down logically and focus on *why* it matters, not just what it means.

Debating Tips from WSC Champions:
- Build your arguments like a story: hook → insight → twist → moral.
- Use examples that spark curiosity: space law, AI ethics, Greek myths, sci-fi, ancient rituals—anything goes.
- Anticipate rebuttals and prepare “blocks” to neutralize them.
- Don't underestimate the closing speech—it’s your legacy moment.

Final Advice:
Be original. Be clear. Be human. A thoughtful pause or an unexpected analogy can make your speech unforgettable. And always—speak with alpaca confidence.

Ethos Pathos Logos (According to Louisiana State University)

Practice Lab: Motions & Timer

Use this space to simulate real WSC debate conditions. Generate thought-provoking motions from the 2025 theme “Reigniting The Future” and practice timed speeches with our 4-minute timer.