TSIBA Business School

I had the privilege to participate in the Impact Week program at TSIBA Business School. My group and I chose the stream that involved looking at long term sustainable and innovative strategies to help improve our local communities. We ended up coming up with a sustainable composting system idea that could be implemented in schools and homes as well as implementing a culture of reducing, reusing and recycling. Impact Week really gave me the opportunity to think differently and to expand my mindset on how to approach various challenges. It helped me develop my entrepreneurial mindset. This program also taught me how to network and build strong cross cultural connections which expanded my social circle.

I participated in this program as a student from Northeastern University. The program is one week-long and oriented around working with local entrepreneurs. I had such a great time getting to work alongside the TsiBa students. This program was an excellent way to meet locals, learn more about South African culture, and develop a stronger understanding of business and entrepreneurship. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in business looking for a week filled with learning and fun!

This South Africa immersion experience transformed the way I view leadership, faith, and cross-cultural connection. From deep conversations with local students to sharing my testimony during the wilderness retreat, I learned that leadership is about vulnerability, presence, and listening well. The philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—was lived out daily, especially in Langa and at Tsiba, where business and community were inseparable. The retreat helped me realize the power of stillness in leadership and showed me that authentic influence flows from intimacy with God. I leave this trip forever changed, with lifelong friendships and a renewed passion to lead with love, prayer, and cultural humility.