A Global Mindset with Pauline

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We are now gonna head back to ASU’s Downtown Phoenix Campus by Thunderbird’s new global headquarters. Here, we have Pauline waiting for us. Pauline has an awesome story, everyone, and she’s gonna share that story and the unbelievable global mindset and impact ASU has on the world. Pauline, take it away.

Hi, everybody. I am so excited to share my story and my experience with you all. My name is Pauline Nalumansi. I was born and raised in Uganda. I come from a rural community and a family that never believed in educating a girl child, but guess what? I was determined to get that education and be the first girl in my family to be educated.

ASU and Thunderbird School of Global Management gave me the opportunity to interact with students, staff, and faculty from different countries and backgrounds. And that gave me that opportunity to learn a new language, to test different kinds of food, as well as learning a different culture. It’s like I get to travel around the world, but doing it here in one location. Thunderbird is the champion of a global mindset. ASU gave me the opportunity to participate in causes that I care about. For example, the Global Consulting Lab that gives students the opportunity to study and work in other countries with local companies. My team and I traveled to Ecuador and worked with Heifer International.

My favorite experience was interacting and meeting with the native Ecuadorian women that raised alpaca animals. It was surprising that their food and culture and way of living is very similar to my home culture. Access to unlimited resources, funds, and mentorship is another opportunity ASU gave me to engage in causes that I care about. ASU’s packed my passion for social entrepreneurship. Since I started my own nonprofit, The Pauline Foundation, I have participated in over six pitch competitions at ASU and Thunderbird, winning over $10,000 in funding. It gives me so much joy to know that ASU is allowing people like myself and others to thrive and to achieve our dreams. For future Thunderbird students, you’ll be studying in a brand new building being built right now here in downtown Phoenix.

My experience at ASU and Thunderbird made me realize that we live in a globalized world. We are citizens of the world, and you can make a difference wherever you are. You will develop a global mindset. Your entrepreneurship spirit will be enlightened. And expect to meet people from all walks of life. Alex, back to you.

Pauline, that was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. What you are doing through ASU and Thunderbird is absolutely incredible. The world needs more people just like you. That was awesome. Bye, Pauline.