Hello everyone,
It may be difficult to get a chance for everyone in the class to talk to one another and get a sense of where you're coming form. For this reason, I suggest that everyone use this post to provide some basic information on yourselves to introduce yourself to the rest of the class.
Here's a starter!
Name: Carlos Toriello
Past Experience and Future Plans:
Why I am in the course: since becoming engaged at UNC in trying to reduce global poverty, I barely had time to learn the academic frameworks that support the work that I was doing. In addition, it is clear to me that a lot of work is being done at UNC but the student leaders in this field are not as aware of each other's efforts as they could be were there more opportunities for interaction. I created this class as a means to bring student practitioners together to help each other understand the most widely known frameworks for international development and poverty reduction and to create lasting bonds between this student community.
Expectation(s) for the course: a constantly challenging and sincere dialogue between student leaders were we learn as much as possible from one anothers perspectives and experiences. A desire from students to share their (and listen to others) honest opinions. Clarification and greater understanding of what actors and thought leaders in the field are doing and how I can be a part of it.
There you go. Please share yours as well and be sure to review others.
See you Thursday!
