Kroc School Alumni

"A highlight from my time at the Kroc School was meeting students from different countries and ethnicities. I was able to learn about their cultures and the various conflicts they have encountered. Throughout my time at the Kroc School, I had the chance to study the different types of conflict that the world is facing at the moment and the strategies to mitigate such events peacefully."

"The Master of Arts in Social Innovation courses helped me delve into my personal area of interest. While in the program I developed as a leader and reflected on my work. The experience heightened my emotional intelligence on a whole new level. The level of empathy I came in with versus what I left with changed dramatically. Now back in the real world, I reflect on the many exercises we did in class, realizing how much they have impacted how I communicate today, my capacity for critical thinking and the way I build relationships."

"I took one particular framework I learned called the 'Pillars Method' and applied it to the team I work with in Mali. When I returned to class in San Diego, I was able to share my experiences applying the framework, showing my classmates the way in which something we learned was actually used in a real conflict situation."