“The Philadelphia Center faculty and staff provided me with the steady support I needed to function in a drastically new environment, while simultaneously pushing me to see the world through a wider lens. The confidence I gained through my experiences in Philadelphia allowed me to overcome my fear of the unknown—opening wide the doors of the world.”
Abigail Stonerook, Kalamazoo College
Fall 2004
Women Organized Against Rape, Crisis Intervention Intern
Electives
21st Century Entrepreneurship
Michael Edmondson
What do The Cheesecake Factory, Sears, Starbucks, FedEx, Kinko’s, Dominos Pizza, Barnes & Noble, Chick-fil-A, Abercrombie & Fitch and NASCAR all have in common? They were all started by one or two people with a vision, in other words – entrepreneurs. This course will allow students to explore the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and empower them with an understanding of how today’s dynamic global economy provides new opportunities for anyone who is willing to undertake action in order to translate their vision into reality.
If you are interested in starting a company or non-profit organization, you should enroll in 21st Century Entrepreneurship. This course is based on the premise that a small business will only grow as much as a small business owner grows. Since this class focuses on the individual, it offers a very unique and valuable experience for students across all majors.
This dynamic and motivational course will challenge you to think differently about business as well as your own personal development; enhance your communication skills and inspire you to undertake action in order to translate your vision into reality.