My Vision for Sustainable Business Innovation Anh Duong

Growing up in Vietnam, I witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of unchecked industrial growth on the environment. The widespread pollution and its impact on my community ignited a deep desire within me to seek solutions that could harmonize economic progress with environmental stewardship. This transformative experience led me to the UN's Climate Youth Action, where I gained a profound understanding of the power of entrepreneurship to drive sustainable change.

Pursuing a Business Administration major at the University of Southern California (USC) will equip me with the necessary tools to become a responsible business leader. Through specialized courses like "Sustainable Finance," I will learn how to leverage the financial system for environmental and societal progress. Moreover, USC's commitment to fostering equity will allow me to explore my passion for social enterprise through electives like "Social Innovation Design Lab," while affording me hands-on experience in addressing the pressing social challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Beyond the classroom, I am eager to immerse myself in the USC Global Fellow internship, which will grant me invaluable hands-on experience in the Asian business arena. This...