Praise
You know what is ridiculous? The complete lack of confidence in the amazing projects ALL of the top 10 schools did. I know the vast majority of these schools don’t even *want* the concert – that all came secondary to actually making a difference. It’s not about getting a free musical performance – it’s about making a difference in the world. Everyone needs to take a step back from voting, stop pointing fingers, and realize that *this* is how we got into the situation our world is in to begin with.
Those involved with ONE stand for eliminating extreme poverty and disease worldwide. Why don’t we all look and see what POSITIVE things we can say about the schools in the top ten? Try not to compliment your own school – we already know that YOU love their project.
For one, I LOVED George Washington’s use of the “Fresh African Water” in their final video submission. It was awesome – definitly got the message across. Western Kentucky’s breakdown of all the Millennium Development Goals was incredible as well – super effective. Hofstra is helping to educate children in Kenya – I’d say that’s a worthy cause. Campellsville, Kansas State, and Brandeis all had incredible awareness events as well. Wilmington College’s aspects of planning for their project in itself is daunting.
Post something here so long as you’ve got a positive thing to say. Anyone think of a project that no one did? Anything super creative? Let’s keep it going with some positive reinforcement here…
April 4th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I love everything you’ve said here… I am from Hofstra, but I must say that I think everyone did an amazing job and came up with great ideas. Honestly, I was so amazed with all of the projects. Reading the stories and watching the videos, I was definitely even more inspired. We are all volunteers of ONE which stands for what I think we all agree is the greatest cause – to make poverty history. Along with this, what is most important is that throughout the Campus Challenge, I bet every single one of us from either the top 10 schools or one of the other 1200 schools nationwide had FUN making a DIFFERENCE. That in itself is a reward. ONE gave us each the incredible opportunity of raising awareness and getting things done while working towards a common goal. ONE has made great strides and we’ve each contributed to it. Congrats to everyone who made the top 10, and whoever wins – wins. Good luck to all.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Well said Mike! It’s amazing what these 10 schools were able to pull off! When I was reading through them I was astounded at the creativity we all have. We have to remember that while we’re competing, more so we are working together!
April 4th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I agree. Everyone has done amazing things in this competition, but imagine how much more we could accomplish if, instead of competing against each other, we worked together.
April 4th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I’m gonna bring it up again to everyone later when we are more organized but hopefully Hofstra will be holding a big event for ONE next semester the days right before the last presidential debate, which is going to be at Hofstra. We really want ONE chapters from other schools to come to the event so that it’s more of a collaboration!
We are at our best when we work together, so I think having an event like this where we are all working together instead of competing is the right attitude!
April 4th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Thank you!! I’ve felt for a long time that the OCC had gotten out of hand with people being more focused on winning than on coming together to support a cause. I think it happened a lot of places, and I definitely saw some of it on my own campus.
Thank you for your thoughts and ideas!