What to Do the Summer Before Your MBA Program Starts . . . ? Many MBA admits take it easy the summer before starting their MBA studies. Resting and enjoying your summer is one of the best ways to ensure you have energy at the start of classes. Additionally, there are many things you…
Category: Changing the World
Can This One Professor Rescue Europe?
Alberto Alemmano’s life mission is to promote civic engagement in the European Union. His recent Coursera class solicits the attention of bright, young minds who are eager to learn and change the world. Alberto Alemanno is a man on a mission. His goal is nothing short of saving the European continent, and in just…
Are the Low Birth Rates in the US a Problem?
Birth rates are important statistics for economists to keep their eyes on. As worldwide birthrates have fallen in most countries, this brings up a number of economic concerns. When the birthrate falls below what is considered to be a healthy replenishing level, all kinds of things can go wrong. The strict definition of birth…
My Experience Proofreading the Spanish Bible
A few years ago, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints embarked on a project that journalists dubbed “one of the most significant projects ever undertaken” by the organization: a completely new version of the Spanish Bible. This project required thousands of attentive hours of translating and revision from literary experts, linguists, and student…
My Sustainability Project for Summer 2014 and Beyond
I had been desperately searching for something meaningful to get involved with the summer before I began my MBA studies. I was thrilled when I heard about the Green Impact Campaign, a volunteer project to help small business owners increase awareness and implementation of sustainability. I received an email from Net Impact that explained what…