Dreams are Free: Students let’s make it happen!

Students are arguably in the best position to start a social venture. They
have incredible support from professors, access to unbelievable resources,
and can take on risk that others can't. Think about it... I for example in
the social innovations and enterprise class should take advantage of the
course. (I believe that is why I took this class).Learning the
fundamentals of starting a social innovation venture, how to position our
innovations and pitch our ideas to investors present an opportunity to
change our community and the world at large. And we need to make it
happen. How do we do that??Think big, dream big.
Coming from a third world country, I am deeply saddened by the situations
the masses are facing in their daily lives and I am sure majority of the
people would like to see change. I realize I cannot change the whole world
in a day but our ideas can steer the wheels in motion for a better
tomorrow. Many people are put off by social innovative ideas because they
are afraid of disappointment, but we are students need to trust
ourselves....we know more than we think we do. Besides, It's kind of fun
to do the impossible. Students need to change their mentality and allow
their minds to swim in pleasurable thoughts of reaching their dreams by
visualizing of them coming true. But it does not stop there either. These
dreams and ideas must spur us to take action. Ideas must work through the
brains and arms of good and brave men (and women) or they are no better
that just dreams.
SIFE students are changing the world by making a difference in their local
communities. They invent new futures for themselves and for others through
entrepreneurial educational outreach projects. SIFE challenges students to
take what they learn and apply their knowledge in real situations for the
benefit of all concerned. Better still, when it comes to planning for a
career after college these students are better prepared and qualified and
stand high chance of accessing the country's most successful executives
and entrepreneurs. And not to forget the satisfaction that comes with it;
the feel that you have made a positive difference in your community by
helping others to be or become more empowered citizens is just priceless.
Will dreaming big always make your wishes come true? No, maybe not
exactly, but I can pretty much guarantee that you'll get a lot closer
than if you squash thoughts of your dreams every time they surface. So, if
you are currently a student, I encourage you to make the most of your time
at your University trying to start a social venture. If your school
doesn't have any courses on social entrepreneurship, talk to your
professors and ask them why not.
"Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only
as deep as I look can I see, and only as much as I dream can I be."
Blog by Caroline Kiriga.