ThinkImpact
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ThinkImpact is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, and Graduate Program abroad programs in 1 country such as Rwanda.
More than a study abroad program, ThinkImpact combines overseas adventure with a powerful innovation curriculum that empowers students to be catalysts of sustainable change in rural Panama, Rwanda, and South Africa.
Experience culture, uncover resources, build local teams and test ideas. Take your creativity and leadership skills to a new level through our innovation process in a community abroad. ThinkImpact's programs are about equipping participants and local community partners with the tools they need to create life-changing services and tools in developing regions. Learn more about how you can join an Innovation Institute at ThinkImpact.com.
ThinkImpact partners with several institutions to offer programming, including Johns Hopkins University and Claremont McKenna College, in addition to offering custom programs led by our Alumni, called Team Leads. For more, visit ThinkImpact.com
Study Abroad with ThinkImpact
"I learned about ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) plan. I was surprised to see that innovation can happen across language barriers. It didn't matter if I didn't speak their language or if they didn't speak my language, innovation is a stronger communication channel than any language. I also learned how to adopt to a new c..."
A student Hamilton College
"It cemented my desire to work in international development."
A student Claremont McKenna College
"This experience was extremely worthwhile for the additional perspectives that I was able to gain about people who have a different background and view of life than I do. "
Jordan R Franklin University Switzerland
"I learned to think of my environment in terms of assets. I fully believe that ThinkImpact gave me the skills to accomplish any goal that I set for myself. Through self-responsibilty, collaboration, deep thinking, and risk-taking, I can create change. "
Rachel J University of North Carolina
"I learned so much about myself as well as developing my leadership and management abilities."
Chandler G Dartmouth College
"A greater understanding of rural living in the developing world How to think creatively without focusing on limited assets Getting over cultural/language barriers People are people everywhere Not all "poverty" looks the same "
JTMax University of Southern California
"It's that experience that set the bar so high, all future projects and experiences will be measured against. It's the process, immersion, challenges tackled and project risks you take along the way where you look back and always miss it. I formed many habits that have helped in my problem solving capabilities and the design thi..."
Stacy K Northwestern University
"I gained a whole new perspective, I gained confidence and leadership skills, and I started a business as a 20 year old with Rwandans--how cool is that?"
A student Tulane University
