Through the generous support and aid from the Pioneer Leadership Program, I was able to have an experience of a lifetime taking a two-week interterm class in Ireland. This PLP class was a bit different than any other class over my last couple of years, no longer was I sitting in a chair inside of… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
With the amazing support from the Pioneer Leadership Program, I was able to go on a two-week trip to Ireland during the Winter Break. I had the pleasure to go with a fantastic group of people and amazing set of professors. Ireland was an amazing experience that defined my Winter Break and in fact,… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
Through the financial support of the Pioneer Leadership Program Passport Fund, I was able to participate in the winter interterm course “Leadership in the Movement for Irish Independence” in Ireland. On November 29th of 2021, myself and 23 other students arrived in Ireland to begin our immersive historical learning experience. Before our arrival, we… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
With the support of the Pioneer Leadership Program’s Passport Fund, I was able to take part in the Ireland Interterm class from November 29, 2021, to December 10, 2021. Before taking part in this trip, I had very limited knowledge of Ireland, I just knew that I wanted to explore a new part of the… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
Whenever someone asks me about my winter break, I can barely keep a smile off my face, as say, “I had an incredible trip in Ireland!” During the Winter Interterm 2021, I along with 23 other students, had the opportunity to study the Irish Independence Movement in the Republic of Ireland, which was possible because… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
Without seeing the world; without gaining the experiences of other cultures; without knowing the influences of the environment others live in, one simply cannot develop a sense of self. I am a firm believer that for you to be your most authentic self, you have to travel. My grandparents were rather fortunate in this aspect,… Read More PLP Passport Project: Ireland Interterm
Safely tucked away in the Denver suburbs, lies DSST: Byers, a science and tech charter school. During the school day, students are met with a rigorous academic curriculum that’s geared toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In the afternoons, however, they are able to let their creativity flow as they participate in the Byers Drama… Read More PLP Passport Project: Creating to Connect
With the help of the Pioneer Leadership Program Passport Fund, I was able to accept an amazing opportunity to partake in an internship with the U.S. Department of State for Summer 2021. More specifically, I accepted a role under the EUR Management Section of the U.S. Consulate in Dusseldorf. As someone who relies on a… Read More PLP Passport Project: A.Sautter State Department Internship
PLP Passport Project: Addressing Period Poverty in Incarcerated Spaces Period poverty is a global issue affecting menstruating people who lack access to affordable, safe and hygienic menstrual products. In these conditions, people who menstruate are unable to manage their periods while maintaining their personal dignity. While this issue on its own impacts millions, it is… Read More PLP Passport Project: Addressing Period Poverty in Incarcerated Spaces
Introduction Project Like A Girl began as a Community Change Initiative, with a group of six PLPers, and was carried on another year by Dajah Brooks, Tia Polite, and Lilli Stone. We designed a curriculum for women’s empowerment that is available on our website and published on Amazon, and we taught these eleven lessons to… Read More PLP Passport Project:Project Like A Girl
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