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We are proud to announce the 12 students from around the nation that have been selected to go to South Africa this summer as Global Development Interns. Here is a little information, so you can get to know them!

1. Clara Brodie is a student at Wellesley College

“I’m really excited about the prospect of seeing another part of the world and learning about healthy, sustainable growth. I think that resource based assessment is a unique and innovative approach to the challenges of the developing world.”

2. Tyler Confrey-Maloney is a student at North Carolina State University

“I am excited to pursue a deeper understanding of how a community can grow in both environmentally and economically sustainable ways. I love to travel and cannot wait to see a new part of the world! I also have a very serious interest in photography and was excited to learn about the photojournalism advocacy path.”

3. Paolo Singer is a student at Harvard University

“I’m excited to do health and education work this summer with Think Impact. I am especially interested in the role of social enterprise and government policy in helping achieve human security in the Manyeleti communities and beyond.”

4. Connor Gillivan is a student at Quinnipiac University

“I am looking forward to this summer and my experience in South Africa with Think Impact because it will be my first opportunity to live and understand another culture. I’m seeking to grow as a person in both mind and heart this summer so that I can help the people I create relationships with in South Africa as well as relay my newfound knowledge and passions to those I return home to.”

5. Justina Towns is a student at Towson University

“I hope to gain hands-on experience that will foster agency in the community we will be working with and also connect with other students who are interested in international development.”

6. Tim Skaggs is a student at Indiana University-Bloomington

“I’m so pumped about going because I can change lives and a community. The change will be long lasting and will grow with the community.”

7. Jimmy Pappadeas is a student at University of Maryland

“I am excited to see first-hand what it takes to be a part of development in another country including both the approach and actual implementation of projects and ideas to help a community. Learning methods that have already been used with success will help me better understand how to effectively tackle the pressing issues people face every day.”

8. Chelsea Coalwell is a student at Regis University

“In the Jesuit tradition of “men and women in the service of others” I look to serve not only those in my immediate community but also those in the global community.  This internship is a way to serve others while learning more about the challenges of global development which stand in the way of alleviating poverty for so many.”

9. Will Smith is a student at Georgetown University

“Having been lucky enough to spend four months in South Africa already, I’m very excited to head back. I’m also looking to begin a career in international development, so I’m very much looking forward to the opportunity to experience a development project on the ground.”

10. Kate Loose is a student at Cornell University

“I am looking forward to an exciting summer where I will be able to gain development experience and get to know and build relationships with people in Africa.  I am excited to learn more about sustainable business models and deepen my knowledge of development projects and microfinance in particular.”

11. Olive Nwosu is a student at Oberlin College

“I am excited about this trip because I look forward to working closely with an organization and community committed to fighting poverty through hands-on, intensive and sustainable business ideas. I
am also particularly enthusiastic to meet college students who share the similar ideas and goal as I do.”

12. Christina Williams is a student at Catholic University Columbus School of Law

(Next week we will publish the 2010 Kenya GDIs)