“What Are You Looking For?”
Important Recruitment Update from ThinkImpact Community Manager, Jess Morse. “What are you looking for?” is a question I am routinely asked as the Community Manager at ThinkImpact. I am asked this question by prospective students, university administrators, partners and parents, referring to our selection of the class of 2012 Innovation Institute Scholars. The answer is … Read more
2012 Application Launch!
The ThinkImpact DC office is abuzz with discussions about the 2012 Innovation Institute and excitement about our updated website and launch of the 2012 application. We here in the office have been working hard to ensure that this summer’s Institute is the best yet! We have been listening to feedback of past scholars and advisors … Read more
South Africa Scholars Return
Dear Friends of ThinkImpact, What an incredible summer! Last week half of the students on our Innovation Institute returned from the program. They had just completed the full-immersion program in rural South Africa where they completed a curriculum that integrated asset based community development, design thinking and social entrepreneurship. Their achievements were breathtaking. New businesses … Read more
Kenya: Letter from the Team
Dear Family and Friends, As the scholars approach their final week in the Community here in Kenya, they are in a bit of limbo between crunch time with their projects and mentally preparing to return home. They had a glimpse of ‘back home’ this weekend while we were on safari in a fancy lodge. Now, … Read more
An incredible experience in Kenya
Kenya Scholar writes: “Most of my time in Kenya is spent working to integrate experiential learning and business components into the academic system. Now, if I worked on this every waking moment, there are two possible outcomes: one, I’m able to create a killer, scalable model that revolutionizes the way students learn about agriculture and … Read more
Kal Bhakri: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Kal Bhakri writes: “The week was long and tedious but at the same time, it was fascinating too. After a week of continuous hard work and sacrifices, my team members and I were able to nail down the Green House and became the first group of farmers that are operating GH in Chanagande. … Read more
Rebecca Toole: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Rebecca Toole writes: “Only one week remains before we leave the villages, if not forever then for an indefinite period of time. I’ve been thinking about goodbyes a great deal for the last week or so, but not until Friday, when I experienced my first goodbye that I realized how emotionally difficult leaving … Read more
Silviano Valdez: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Silviano Valdez writes: “In America many people have the privilege to invest in themselves. American’s are constantly in debt to help increase their standard of living. Many of us take out student loans, have to pay mortgages, or pay monthly car payments. All of these types of investments help us live better. However … Read more
Cindy Khandoker: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Cindy Khandoker writes: “days in the village are numbered and as a result, long, hectic and filled with never ending to-do lists. This past safari weekend was a relaxing and fun-filled break from the challenges and consumingly busy life in the village. ,We spent our days scouting the terrain for glimpses of leopards, … Read more
Brian Bergman: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Brian Bergman writes: “Ask anyone on this trip and I’m sure they will tell you, “Yes, I have overcome some challenges over the last 8 weeks.” (Understatement of the century.) But I would argue, most of them are/were predictable before we even boarded a plane. Whether they be communication barriers, health concerns, logistical … Read more
