Meet Antavia Paredes-Beaulieu – a Chemist from Minneapolis who experienced Nepal with the help of a ShineOn scholarship.
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A Virginia Tech Undergrad Learns about Geothermal Energy & Sustainability in Iceland through The GREEN Program Scholarship
Meet Jared Harris – a Computation Modeling & Data Analytics major at Virginia Tech who studied sustainability in Iceland with the help of a TGP scholarship.
Honoring Kate Slattery & Highlighting the Shine On Scholarship for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, The GREEN Program is happy to highlight Kate Slattery – a mechanical engineer and photovoltaic designer for SolarCity who challenged herself and others to work toward a global mission of renewable energy and sustainability. We are honored to work with Kate’s family and GivePower to share Kate’s story and provide the Shine On Scholarship to TGP students in memory of Kate.
LGBTQ+ Leaders and Organizations in Sustainability to Know About this Pride Month
The GREEN Program loves to celebrate love, and there is no better way to do that this month than by recognizing a few LGBTQ+ leaders and organizations that are making a difference not just in their own communities but for our planet altogether. Read below to learn more about some people and spaces that are working together to promote a better world that focuses on inclusion and equality.
5 Ways to Take Climate Action this Summer
are getting to work in a summer job! Whatever you may be up to this Summer, our team at TGP encourages you to stay engaged with your local community and stay involved in sustainable efforts where you can. We’ve put together a list of 5 things you can do this summer to take climate action!
Meet 8 AAPI Leaders in Sustainability: Across the Globe and At Home
The month of May is known to many as the end of classes and the start of Summer, but May is also known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our team at TGP wanted to take a moment to recognize the contributions and influence of AAPI Americans throughout history, culture, and achievements both on a global scale, and from those who are a bit close to home. We also encourage you to learn more about AAPI Heritage Month and get involved through additional resources.
From a Start Up to a Sustainability Study Abroad Program: How Patrick Applied his Passion for Renewable Energy in Iceland
When Fall 2021 rolled around and I saw the TGP scholarship opportunity, I thought I’d apply not expecting much. When I found out that I actually got it, I was like “I guess I’m actually doing this!”. I was a little nervous and anxious but also so excited for the opportunity! I was also grateful that the enrollment process was very smooth for me with no significant challenges along the way.
Boston University Student Gains a Unique Perspective for Renewable Energy & Sustainability by Studying Abroad in Iceland
Global experiences have definitely shaped me into the person I am today through increased cultural awareness and sensitivity. Getting to really know a great group of diverse individuals from all over the world has not only shaped my perspective on current world issues, but has also allowed me to take a glance at certain topics from another angle and point of view.
A Construction Science Major Turns Lessons into Opportunity after a Sustainability Study Abroad Program
AJ Ewing spent his past Winter Break a little bit differently than most students, by studying abroad on our GREEN Nepal program. As a Construction Science major, AJ notes that he was nervous coming into the study abroad program having no prior experience in sustainability or electrical/solar grids, but he was excited and eager to learn. As soon as he arrived, all his nerves were gone as he was welcomed by our team and ready to dive in. Now, he can honestly say that when he thinks of The GREEN Program, he thinks of “family away from home.”
How a Geologist Made His Sustainability Dream in Iceland a Reality through a Study Abroad Scholarship
As someone who is in a field with a limited representation of ethnic minorities, TGP created a neutral ground where there was a range of diversity on different levels. My GREEN Program experience in Iceland wasn’t just about the adventures and cultural immersion, but about the education too. I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures because I saw how passionate the different lecturers were about their work and research which is truly inspiring. As a geologist, learning more about the wonder that is Iceland in Iceland was definitely a dream come true.
The Ultimate Earth Day Guide: 50 Activities to Take Climate Action Across the United States in 2022
Whether it’s an Earth Day Festival or a Community Clean Up, TGP challenges you to get outside and take action in your local community this Earth Day 2022 and #InvestInOurPlanet
How a Sustainability Study Abroad Program Helped Katerina Levantis be Fearless in Her Pursuits in Art and Sustainability
Get to Know GREENie: Katerina Levantis “The people I’ve met through TGP have given me lasting...
Get to Know GREENie: Maryam Aida Tidjani
Maryam Aida Tidjani got to experience a brand new kind of GREEN Program during the hard times the world was facing, a 100% Virtual and Online experience. Initially planning on traveling to Peru in 2021, the global pandemic continued to shift things around and we had to pivot all travel programs to Online experiences.
Get To Know GREENie: Aoife Considine
“Even six years on, I know I have a network of incredible individuals I can call upon for support.” Aoife Considine is one of our global GREENies who admirably continues to leave her mark on the world.
Part III: Collective Evolution & Agents of Change
“The success of any kind of social epidemic is heavily dependent on the involvement of people with...
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