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4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in College

4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in College
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Greig Roselli April 23, 2014

Were you too shy, didn’t focus on your grades, or focused too much on grades in high school? You can change that in college.

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Offered By Case Western Reserve University logo
Entrepreneurs fostering new ventures outside of well-developed entrepreneurial ecosystems like Silicon Valley face significant challenges. These markets are unlike Silicon Valley, and they will likely remain so. That doesn't mean they can't nurture and sustain new businesses. In transitioning markets that lack abundant private sector financing, creative approaches from government officials, donors, and business leaders can fill the void to support entrepreneurial activity. Northeast Ohio (where Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University are located) has become a laboratory for such innovative solutions. During our time together in this course, we will explore some of these creative approaches to promoting regional entrepreneurship. Northeast Ohio has seen a massive infusion of government and donor resources for over ten years. In that time, Northeast Ohio has promoted regional development (including job creation and follow-on funding) through alternative methods of financing startups. It has not been easy. The region has made progress, but it remains to be seen whether it has struck upon an enduring formula. A dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem takes many years, even decades, to develop. Government policymakers and donors typically seek quicker returns on their support programs, which makes long-term support for entrepreneurship challenging. This course includes case studies and first-person testimonials from entrepreneurs who have launched products and services ranging from medical devices to LED lights to whiskey. You will learn how these entrepreneurs discovered and procured resources from various programs and intermediary organizations. You will hear from business people still in the process of developing their companies as well as those whose ventures have flourished. Our focus will extend beyond Cleveland to selected markets around the world, including Greece, Vietnam, Tunisia, Argentina, Rwanda and China. You will learn about international incentives and other supports available to developing startups and small businesses across the globe. This course examines how different communities around the world approach implementing strategies and methods to support businesses. I will ask you to reflect on how to apply the principles we learn to growing entrepreneurship where you live. The social interactive features of the online platform will enable students from around the world to share ideas and learn from one another. Most MOOCs rebroadcast professors’ lectures; this course is different. Don’t expect to see me standing in front of the camera, talking and lecturing every module. Instead, the lectures will be relatively short in length. They have more of the feel of an engaging documentary than a static classroom setting. ## __What type of person takes the *Beyond Silicon Valley* course?__ - Active and aspiring businesspeople in communities looking to initiate new startup ecosystems or bolster existing ones - Current and prospective entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding sources, risk management, and the lifecycle of startups - Professionals who work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic institutions, and various private funds that fund startups - Anyone curious about how to create and grow startup ecosystems outside the major tech hubs - The principles Beyond Silicon Valley teaches have been drawn from and applied to startups worldwide, from small villages to megalopolises. You'll study success stories spanning the globe from Vietnam to Kosovo to Botswana. ## __What will you learn in *Beyond Silicon Valley*?__ - How and where startups can find funding to get their businesses off the ground - What role government can play in encouraging startups and a healthy startup ecosystem - How anchor institutions such as universities and healthcare systems participate in startup ecosystems - How nongovernmental organizations support startups - How to raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators - How to navigate challenging periods in the startup lifecycle - The importance of mentoring in successful startups
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The transition from high school to college is such an oft-repeated trope that it has become a worn out cliché. Still, the cliché remains true. College can offer a unique opportunity to reinvent yourself. The shift to college life is a dramatic metamorphosis — and even more so for a student who wants to become a better, happier person.

We offer the following tips to help make college a transformative experience:

#1. The Active Networker Makeover

The glue that makes success stick is reaching out to mentors who can improve your educational experience. Make an appointment with your professor or teaching assistant (send a polite email, or take part in an online discussion). It’ll improve the quality of work you produce and help make a turnaround a reality.

#2. The Emotional Intelligence Makeover

The conventional wisdom that only your brain power will get you through college misses out on the fact that college life taxes your heart as well as your head. Your emotional wits will come in handy. If you’re naturally shy, try to ease your way into new situations. Give yourself the opportunity to explore new relationships. Attempts to improve your emotional connectivity with others can reduce unnecessary stress, worry, and anxiety.

#3. The Realistic Overachiever Makeover

To be successful in college does not mean you have to eschew all forms of social activity and take up 24/7 residence in the library. Too much overachievement can hinder rather than help. Pace yourself, and don’t overload your calendar. To avoid burnout, schedule leisure time to counterbalance your workload. Play loosens stress and enhances your creative ability.

#4. The Turnaround Underachiever Makeover

A recent study warns that underachievement in high school can lead to poor performance in college. To avoid slipping grades (and the risk of losing out on your investment) choose a school that offers resources available to you on campus. If you’re not adept at writing a paper, get help from your school’s writing center. OWL is free and chock full of helpful tips to tighten your prose.

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Goleman, D (2011). Working with emotional intelligence. Retrieved from Google Books.

Kirp, D. L. (2014, January 8). How to help college students graduate. Retrieved from The New York Times.

Lynn F. Jacobs, L. F. and Hyman, J. S. (2010, August 7). The top ten secrets of college success. Retrieved from US News & World Report.

McKeown, G. (2013, October 30). Why being a perfectionist can hurt your productivity. Retrieved from Linkedin.

Pappas, Stephanie (2011, August 12). The top 5 benefits of play. Retrieved from Live Science.

Sartre, J. P. (1946). Existentialism is a humanism. Retrieved from Google Books.

Schneider, M. S. and Yin, L. M. (2011, August 22) The high costs of low graduation rates. Retrieved from American Institutes for Research.

Scrivener, S. and Weiss, M. J. W. (2013) More graduates : two-year results from an evaluation of accelerated study in associate programs (ASAP) for developmental education students. Retrieved from MDRC.

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