Guest Post By Rafael Henrique Rodrigues
Are you still wondering whether you should apply for the 2013 Laureate Global Fellowship?
As a 2012 Fellow, I
feel compelled to offer some insight. Read on to learn
the top four reasons you shouldn’t let this opportunity pass you by.
1) Support from Impassioned Allies
Some call you insane; some
call you bold. If you really want to change the world, you may be a little of
both. That said, the life of a social entrepreneur can be challenging, with few
places to turn for support.
YouthActionNet truly believes that young people like us can change the world. They
believe in it so much that they have selected knowledgeable and passionate staff
to help us with this mission.
Each member of the YouthActionNet team is not only a committed professional, but also a great human being.. To work with people who want to change the world, you must be one!
Each member of the YouthActionNet team is not only a committed professional, but also a great human being.. To work with people who want to change the world, you must be one!
As a fellow, you will experience
the unique opportunity to be supported by people who think (and act) like you
to take your social organization to the next level!
2) Learn in an Amazing Setting
Every year the
YouthActionNet retreat happens somewhere fantastic (last year for example, I
had the opportunity to visit Istanbul).
This year you should
be especially excited to be a fellow… Between feasting on international
cuisine, dancing Argentine tango, gathering with new friends around drinks and samba
dancing on the weekend, you will have the experience of a lifetime in São Paulo, Brazil— my
hometown and the location of the 2013 fellowship retreat!
3) Forge Lifelong Bonds
Excited about the possibility of exploring a new
place like São Paulo? I know the feeling. The opportunity to discover Istanbul, on the
other side of the globe, was unique for me.
I must admit, however, that the experience of spending an entire week immersed with 19 other young social entrepreneurs from all corners of the world surpassed, by far, the experience of visiting the city.
I must admit, however, that the experience of spending an entire week immersed with 19 other young social entrepreneurs from all corners of the world surpassed, by far, the experience of visiting the city.
In just seven days I made friendships that will last a lifetime. Living and learning everyday with a group of people sharing the same motivation and desire to make the world a better place was inspiring and pushed me to give my best every day since I have returned home.
4) Join an Unparalleled Global Network
Excited? There's more!
YouthActionNet’s network of over 700 youth-led
organizations guarantees you:
- Access to key players in your field that you couldn’t approach on your own
- New tools to take your venture to a higher level
- Public recognition that will open new doors
- Many new opportunities due to the expansion of your social network
- Endless sources of inspiration and friends in many new places you may travel
Learn how to make your application stand out and apply today!
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| Rafael with CEOs of Laureate, Bilgi University, and IYF |
