Social Justice and Innovation with Christine

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Let’s meet Christine, a junior double majoring in Business and Peace and Global Studies from India. Earlham attract students and faculty from all over the world, like Christine, who are interested in challenging the status quo, with the purpose of creating a more fair, equitable, and just world. Christine, you can take it from here.

– Thanks, Alex. Namaste, everyone. I’m from India, double majoring in Business and Peace and Global Studies. So, you might be wondering: What would excite a person to move halfway across the world to the sweet little town of Richmond, Indiana? Well, the answer to that, my friends, is a purposeful education. At Earlham, we’re encouraged to take what we learn in the classroom out into the world to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. In my short time here at Earlham, I’ve met many wonderful people doing just that, whether it be through clubs that challenge unfair housing policies in the locality, or through starting initiatives that address environmental issues, Earlhamites are always on the move. Earlham provides you with the mentorship, funding, and space to help bring your ideas to life. I’ve participated in the Earlham & Dimick Eastman Grand Challenge, a startup competition that focuses on local social entrepreneurship. In collaboration through a local food pantry, my teammates and I proposed an idea to help tackle food insecurity enrichment. Speaking about entrepreneurship, I fondly remember my experience at the Earlham-Levinson Entrepreneurial Leadership Boot Camp, where, under the guidance of mentors from world-renowned companies like McKinsey, we learned the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Last, but certainly not least, I’d like to tell you about how I used my Epic Advantage. Last summer, I went on a three week trip to Indonesia to study interfaith conflict resolution and community rebuilding. The trip was truly transformative, as I was able to see how the concepts I learned in my Peace and Global Studies classes manifested in the real world. These experiences and more make me so proud to be an Earlhamite. So, if you are on the lookout for a college experience that helps you explore new perspectives and go beyond your comfort zone, then, my friends, Earlham College is just the right place for you. Back to you, Alex.

– Christine, thank you for sharing how Earlham students are working to create a better world and explaining how Earlham faculty support students’ big ideas. Your participation in the Dimick Eastman Grand Challenge is paving the way for a better life for Earlham’s neighbors right here in Richmond. Great work.