• Opportunity for all abroad students to remain involved in the Net Impact community

• Program where you write 400-500 word blog posts exploring stories at the intersection of sustainability and business (approx 2-3 per semester)

• Engaging narrative with a required interview aspect (not just Q&A, emphasize storytelling)

• Demonstrate involvement with Net Impact

• Apply hard skills learned at Stern through creative qualitative analysis

• Publish work to get name out

• Expand writing portfolio

• Bridge the gap between different cultural perspectives on global issues

• Ex. alternative energy sources Shanghai vs. US 

• Anecdotal experiences on how different nations approach “doing good” 

  • Ex. sustainable thrift shop in Madrid 

• First-hand experiences and connections

• Prospective study abroad students interested in learning more about global experiences

• NYU students interested in global efforts toward sustainability

• NYC high school students interested in digestible but interesting information

• Interview local coffee shop on how they source beans

• Interview fellow student on an abroad internship

• Interview a citizen of Benthemplein Water Square in the Netherlands

Written application (2-3 questions ~200 words each)

Behavioral Interview (15-30 mins)

Timeline:

• September 11th: Interest Form Available

• September 12th: Application Form Available

• September 20th: Application Form Due

• September 21st - September 23rd: Interviews 

• September 27th: Finalize S.A.I.L. Team

• Interview local coffee shop on how they source beans 

• Interview fellow student on an abroad internship 

• Interview locals on their use of public/sustainable transportation (biking, scooter, walking, etc)