Atreya Mallanna

To Atreya and parents,
I've truly been inspired by you over these last three months.
The intensive part of the Ivy League Challenge has now concluded, and I hope you stay active in our community. Access to the community (including monthly impact project support workshops and masterclasses from me) is included in your tuition for the next 9 months, after which you can choose to stay involved for a low monthly fee.
In an attempt to capture your thoughts at this stage of the journey, I asked you a few questions during week 12. Enjoy revisiting these answers below.

 

 

 
 

YOUR NEXT STEPS.

12 weeks went by so fast! But that was just the beginning. Be sure to stay on track-- even when life gets crazy. We can do this, together.

Engage in the Community

Most students get knocked off track at some point due to academic and other demands.

Commit to join the workshops and masterclasses as often as possible. 

Make it a priority, and let us all help you stay on track.

Join the Global Impact Council

Complete the Starter Stage in your Impact Project Guide so you can be nominated to join the Global Impact Council.

Then request one or more mentors who can guide you through your own meaningful impact.

Become a Mentor

Far too many teens are overwhelmed and frustrated with their unhealthy approach to college prep. 

It's not right, and you can help.

1. Share your experience with friends or family who might benefit from joining the Ivy League Challenge. 

2. Execute a meaningful impact project and then apply to become a mentor in the Global Impact Council

In your words...

I took some time to grab your answers to the questions I asked in our last class. Here is what you said:

Your progress in the Starter Stage.

 

 

1. Your 7 viable impact project ideas

1. Sports equipment drive/fundraiser for underprivileged communities

2. Create a more holistic and application based geography course for elementary and middle schoolers

3. Publish a book about geography to inspire kids to start learning more about the subject

4. Work with professors to find a cure for cancer of Alzheimer's

5. Start hosting local geographic awareness workshops in my community (or a summer camp)

6. Research about how turf fields affects the quality of local waterways

7. Start a podcast or YouTube channel about soccer

2. Core Values

No answer yet

3. Your organizations

National Geographic, American Geographical Society

4. Presented Solutions

Individuals have tried to create forms of media such as books and TV shows. However, they are not always be accessible and individuals need to go out of their way to find them, as opposed to the exposure they receive in school.

5. Your first action step

I emailed a psychologist and made a detailed email of my plan, when he wrote back saying he'd like to work with me, I was ecstatic. I am meeting with him on April 3rd to solidify the plan.

6. Date and Time

I'm starting to develop a broad plan for the course and I hope to get the specifics nailed down by the end of next week.