Finding What Truly Makes Me Happy

I first heard about PLEN through my work-study job at the Career Development Center at Alfred State College. My supervisor at the time recommended PLEN and encouraged me to apply to get the experience. I reviewed the website and immediately knew that this organization was the right fit for me.  I have experience in volunteer … Continue reading Finding What Truly Makes Me Happy

Inspired and Prepared to Change the World

Last fall, I saw several posters on my university’s campus advertising PLEN seminars. While looking at the different programs that PLEN had to offer, I was excited to see Women Unlocking Nonprofits on the list. I have always been passionate about nonprofit work, and with a double major in psychology and management, I have been … Continue reading Inspired and Prepared to Change the World

I am Intelligent, Successful, and Driven

For the past four years my professor has been encouraging me to attend a PLEN seminar. So many Wesleyannes go to the seminars offered throughout the year, but I simply couldn’t afford it. Finally, my senior year, I received the PLEN scholarship and it made all the difference. Through blog posts and other students, I … Continue reading I am Intelligent, Successful, and Driven

Concentrating on Myself and My Passions

After I saw an email that my school sent out about the PLEN Women Unlocking Nonprofits seminar, I thought it was the perfect seminar for me because I was about to graduate college and start my AmeirCorps Vista Term. With the hope of starting my own nonprofit one day, I wanted to gain a clear … Continue reading Concentrating on Myself and My Passions

Women Unlocking Nonprofits Taught Me to Seize Opportunities 

I am a senior at Tulane University, double majoring in Environmental Studies and International Development with a minor in Economics. I feel passionate about protecting the environment and helping others. I wanted to attend the PLEN Women Unlocking Nonprofits conference because I am really interested in working in the nonprofit sector to achieve my personal … Continue reading Women Unlocking Nonprofits Taught Me to Seize Opportunities 

Why Women Unlocking Nonprofits is Invaluable 

As a soon-to-be graduate at Carlow University, the Women Unlocking Nonprofits seminar not only solidified my career goals, but gave me much more insight towards the career I will soon be entering. While I am interested in nonprofit work, this seminar opened countless options to take my career. While classes outline what nonprofit work entails, … Continue reading Why Women Unlocking Nonprofits is Invaluable 

PLEN Helped Me as an International Student  

I came to college already knowing that I was interested in nonprofits and NGOs. When I heard about PLEN’s “Women Unlocking Nonprofits” seminar, I knew that this would be a great opportunity to hear about these fields directly from professionals and develop a clear plan to help me reach my goals. During the weeks before … Continue reading PLEN Helped Me as an International Student  

PLEN Taught Me that Not Having a Plan is Okay 

After hearing one of my professors mention PLEN in a meeting last semester, I knew it was something that I wanted to pursue. After looking at the schedule to see which seminar both piqued my interest and was a good fit time-wise, I chose Women Unlocking Nonprofits. I had no idea what I was getting myself … Continue reading PLEN Taught Me that Not Having a Plan is Okay 

Every Person is Important for Social Change

I first heard about PLEN from the Office of Leadership and Student Development at Cedar Crest College.  When I looked into the various seminars, I immediately knew I wanted to attend the Unlocking Nonprofits: Innovations and Careers seminar. This seminar highlighted not only nonprofit work, but leadership, advocacy, and service.  These are all aspects of … Continue reading Every Person is Important for Social Change

One Idea Can Lead to Infinite Possibilities

I learned about PLEN through a woman I networked with who is from the DC area. I had never heard of the organization but, upon one look at their website I knew that it was something that I was interested in being a part of. Honestly, I thought that PLEN was something I’d be fortunate enough … Continue reading One Idea Can Lead to Infinite Possibilities