A Study Abroad Alternative to Change the World
Going abroad is an exciting, somewhat scary, life changing event! But you can take the steps to change the world. Our Going Global webinar, and Slideshare presentation, will help you understand why going global is something for you, and how you can join us in changing the world!
Got An Idea? How to Start Making It Happen
The recent economic downturn hasn’t increased the number of start-up businesses. In fact, fewer people are taking risks which has slowed down job creation. Even though we are officially out of the recession, the unemployment rate hasn’t decreased. Existing companies are not hiring and very few new businesses are currently forming. If you are part of this … Read more
Introducing Your Dream Job
What if I told you that in 2012 you could have your dream job? Your job would include making money, building brilliant new approaches to products and services, endless learning opportunities, unlimited growth potential, and the end of poverty. Would you look at me like I was losing my marbles? My guess is you would. … 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
Jianlin Zhong: SOCAP 2011
The panel at SOCAP went extremely well, thanks to the concerted efforts of the panel team. People who attended the panel actively participated in the activities that we designed. I’m glad that all the efforts we put in during the preparation paid off. It was interesting to watch our audience doing what we did for … Read more
SOCAP11 Social Entrepreneur Spotlight: Saul Garlick, Think Impact Company
This article has been cross-posted from SoCap11 (http://bit.ly/n1H4u9) What problem are you addressing? Why should people care? The world needs to experience a “mind-shift.” That is, the wealthiest countries and individuals must seek solutions to poverty that reach well beyond traditional philanthropy. Indeed, the only way to actually end poverty is to create opportunities that … Read more
Brian Medlock: Kenya Scholar
Kenya Scholar Bryan Medlock writes: “Even though we’re in the final stages of the innovation process, I’ve only recently discovered a significant difference in the way we think in comparison with how the community members think. Back in the States, we’re raised and educated on principles of effort and attempt. Quotes like “A for effort” … Read more
Summer Goals
With the scholars well on their way to becoming social entrepreneurs overseas in Kenya and South Africa, the team here at headquarters finally has the time to focus on three main goals for the rest of the summer: 1) Documenting the Innovation Institute, 2) Enhancing internal systems and policies, and 3) Reaching out to Universities … Read more
Ali Hoover: South Africa Scholar
South Africa Scholar Ali Hoover writes: “I went to church on Sunday. I’ve been going to church on and off since I was 10 back in the states, and I have never seen a service with so much life in it. I can safely say the Huntington Emmanuel Church does far more dancing and singing, … Read more
Munis Rashid: South Africa Scholar
South Africa Scholar Munis Rashid writes: “The last two weeks have been a blur. Two Thursdays ago I was checking in at ThinkImpact at D.C., and now I am sitting in a small village in rural Africa. To Recap: - The first few days of orientation were awesome. We had a lot of great speakers … Read more
