Education is the path to a better world Hult Blog

There are some figures that  Ã¢â‚¬â€œ with their thoughts, actions, and the roles that they embody – have outlined the borders of the world we live in. Men and women enlightened by a vision that has been  conveyed across the generations. Is it wrong to describe  them as â€Å"myths†? I don’t think so. The word â€Å"myth† comes from the Greek mythà ²s, which means â€Å"narration†, â€Å"tale†, and â€Å"story†. A true leader, in order to be considered as such, must be able to tell stories. We, as human beings, are nourished by narrations, and we feel the need to appreciate, to evaluate, to criticize other people’s stories, before being able to write our own. Every leader whose resonance have been disseminated across the borders of countries, societies, and cultures, has engraved at least one sentence on the everlasting stele that records  the world’s events. If somebody had told me that, within the same day, I would have been sitting in front of such a gathering of political, corporate, and social legionaries, I would have rewarded them  with a scornful laugh. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of EF – the biggest language organization in the world, as well as a partner and affiliate of Hult International Business School – we students were  invited to take part in an event that, from the reminders of security measures to the title typed in golden letters on the top of the creamy-colored invitation card –â€Å"A Day With World Leaders†- seemed very promising. Lacking any information or details, we filled up the orchestra of the Haynes Convention Center, a majestic building in the heart of Boston, surrounded by the elegant, redbrick block that stretches around Newbury Street. In that architectural atmosphere that recalled a Dickensian industrial revolution, flaunting all its bright greatness from the high glass walls of the convention center, we were  guided into a theatre lit up just by electric-blue spotlights. There, I witnessed  one of the most exciting performances of my life. A performance, yes, since the succession of the passionate speeches made by those global leaders was similar to a concert. The vocal cords of Bill Clinton, Gordon Brown, Steve Wozniak, Charlie Baker, Deval Patrick, Julia Gillard, Priyanka Chopra and Alexander Likhotal intercrossed their vibrations with the cords of the audience’s hearts. Introduced by Dr. Edward Hult, these representatives of the global society composed and executed a symphony of stories, encouragement, and faith. 42nd US President Bill Clinton speaking at the EF 50 Year celebration in Boston. Those leaders, lit  by the theater’s bluish halo, were  talking to us, with us and for us, about the importance of education and training in the creation of a better world. Bill Clinton – former U.S. President – underlined how the reduction of wealth inequalities, the path towards a more sustainable planet, the development of young entrepreneurship all across the world, pass through education. Gordon Brown – former Prime Minister of the U.K. –   bewitched the audience with a deep, powerful and touching message, funneled through his charismatic figure; a message that was able to cross every cultural barrier: â€Å"You can live for days without food, for 8 minutes without air; you cannot live for a second without hope†.[Tweet â€Å"You can live for days without food; you cannot live for a second without hope† Gordon Brown] Hope. Hope for the future of young people like us. Hope for the future of nations and international diplomacy.  Alexander Likothal – the knowledgeable political analyst and advisor of the former leader of the Soviet Union, Michail Gorbachev –   referred to this hope several times by illustrating, in an accurate and impartial way, the Russia-Ukraine-USA triangle of powers. Hope for the global economy, for the growth and innovation. Steve Wozniak showed  that knowing how a computer works can trigger a profound, everlasting change in a child’s perspective. Hope, in the words  of  Unicef Ambassador, Pryianka Chopra, for the girls and women who are not entitled to receive an education, and for those among them who do not even dare to think that actually they have the right to receive one. A symphony is made of sets of chords, which are perceived differently according to each individual’s sensibility. There is one note though, that I am resonated with  every single young person at  the event.  When the 42nd President of the United States of America urges you to strive for changing the world, you just hang off his words. When the former British  Prime Minister incites you into improve yourself in order to reach noble goals, you listen to him. Nobody, and I will repeat it, nobody, could reasonably have a laid-back attitude when  faced with  the message of hope and engagement that those leaders transferred to us. For me, that was the greatest takeaway from that amazing experience. Study, because you can become an agent of change. Work hard, and  you will feel fulfilled. Change the world, if you can; and be the protagonist of a new, illuminated revolution anchored on education.[Tweet Study, because you can become an agent of change.] Coming  out of the theatre at the end of the speeches, I looked again though the glass walls drenched in the afternoon light, so rare in these times of seemingly everlasting snowy weather. For the second time that day, my thoughts flew to the industrial revolution, to the technological and social innovations that the tumultuous 19th Century brought about. Entering  that light, I become suddenly aware of the responsibility that has been appointed to my generation. My generation must be the protagonist of a new revolution; a revolution of education, built upon dynamic thoughts, knowledge, ideals, aspirations, multi-lateralism, and management of those risks that endanger society. Bill Clinton’s warning was very clear; â€Å"You should not do nothing just because you cannot do everything†.[Tweet â€Å"You should not do nothing just because you cannot do everything† Bill Clinton] We will do something, Mr. President. Something that matters, so that our successors will be proud of us, at least as much as my young generation can be proud of those bright people who stood apart in yours. If you would like to find out more about Hults business programs,  download a brochure here. Written by Giulia Ubertallo, a Hult Global Ambassador and Master of International Business student at Hult Boston. Kickstart your career in this education and innovation hotspot by studying at Hults Boston business school. To find out more, take a look at our blog Student tips: 8 things to do and see in Boston. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .