www.viaprograms.org/xsel

Stanford & Asiafor 50 years

“ The program was full of learnings and great experiences that could have happened only with VIA. I never thought pushing and challenging myself to come up with something new or meaningful can be that much fun.”

Exchange for Social Entrepreneurs

& LeadersAddress:

P.O. Box 20266Stanford, CA94309 USA

Bringing university students together to discover the most innovative aspects of the social sector in America and Asia. At the same time, they will sharpen their leadership and communication skills and build a supportive community to reach their potential as future changemakers. The Summer XSEL Program will gather 30-35 students from Japan, Taiwan, Mainland China, Korea, and the United States to learn and share their perspectives on social issues and creative ways to transform these challenges into opportunities. Students will also work in teams across cultures on a social issues project and create an action plan for personal development after the program.

“ I love this program! I learned a lot of things from this experience, I want to use all these lessons in my life, and I really think I can.”

EXPLORE◆ Visit social enterprises and start-ups around

Silicon Valley and San Francisco ◆ Discover America's diverse and

multicultural social sector◆ Learn from leaders and innovators in

the U.S. and Asia

DESIGN◆ Foster your creativity through design-thinking

and a entrepreneurial mindsets◆ Develop innovative approaches to address

global and local issues◆ Create effective solutions by understanding

real user needs

LEAD◆ Discover your unique leadership style

through hands-on experience and reflection◆ Sharpen cross-cultural communication

and presentation skills◆ Join a network of young leaders creating

positive social impact

*return date to Asia

www.viaprograms.org/xsel/applicationApplication deadline and interviewsApril and May 2014

For questions, please contact:Kazutoh Ishida, Senior Program Directorkazutoh@viaprograms.orgAPPLY:

PROGRAM DETAILS:Two weeks of the program will be held Stanford focusing on design-thinking, leadership, team projects and personal action plans. One week of the program will be in San Francisco, focusing on visits to social enterprises. The cost of the 2014 program is $4800 which covers: most scheduled

activities and visits, dormitory housing, transportation and 2/3 of meals (all meals during 2 Stanford weeks). The program fee does not cover: airfare, medical insurance, non-Stanford meals, optional activities, and personal shopping expenses. All participants must purchase travel medical insurance before arriving in US.

Aug 3rd - 24th* 2014

Exchange for Social Entrepreneurs & Leaders