Della Gardner

To Della 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) Impossible: I could do a podcast with Albert Bandura, the most famous psychologist in the world, who is a professor at Stanford University

2) Doable: Teach a violin student maybe tomorrow

3) Teaching the project GRIT students (a program that funds music education for refugees and underprivileged families)

4) Tutoring Mrs. Moench’s violin students (when she needs help)

5) Shadow Meili Bell’s (a lawyer) work and see what it is like to be a lawyer

6) Talk to Heather Gardner (a therapist) about what it is like to be a therapist and shadow the work she’s able to grant me permission to view

7) A podcast every Saturday afternoon that focuses on the topic of personality and group dynamics (this would include speaking with registered professionals). From this, I would want to create a book based on what I learned from the conversations on this podcast

2. Core Values

freedom, persistance, hope, connection, authenticity

3. Your organizations

APA.org, 16personalities.com, Westminster, and Elon University

4. Presented Solutions

The main solution I attempted that didn't work was doing a podcast on vague psychological topics. This didn't work because I needed to narrow down what I wanted to focus my topic on.

5. Your first action step

The first thing I am going to do is research my topic and develop a theory about social masks, where they come from, and if they're conditioned into you etc.

6. Date and Time

I will take that action by the end of either this week or next week