Opportunities

Ingrid Betancourt
(This picture was taken at 9 pm, notice the light streaming in?)

One of my favorite things about being in college was the access to thoughtful thinkers, powerful decision influencers and all over famous people (for good or bad). I loved attending public lectures or events sponsored by the college. Now, I find myself in Sweden back in school and trying to attend the  organized lectures when I can. Last week I heard the Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus speak on social innovation. Last night I heard Ingrid Betancourt share a bit of her story and talk about the future of Columbia and Latin American politics. I feel so lucky to hear these people speak and have the opportunity to learn from them.  I strive to be a life-long learner and while I am a student and have the opportunities to attend functions with interesting people I am doing my best to take advantage of them.