HLI - Lead with purpose in Zimbabwe Study Abroad

A Project by Josh Taylor

Thank you so much for supporting Oklahoma State University students as they journey to Zimbabwe to experience, firsthand, the remarkable story of one woman, an OSU alum Dr. Terrai Trent who is working to bring education, opportunity, and hope to communities throughout her native country of Zimbabwe.

Her work reflects the spirit of a land-grant mission—taking knowledge, education, and purpose beyond the university and into communities where they can make a lasting difference. Her story inspires our students to dream as big as the sky as they experience her home, learn from her journey, and witness the difference that one person, one community, and one act of purpose can make.

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students. As OSU student Cahill Kirkpatrick wrote following his experience:

“Studying abroad in rural Zimbabwe changed my life by exposing me to new perspectives, cultures, and ways of living that challenged me to grow and think beyond my comfort zone. When you live with a member of the OSU Hall of Fame for two weeks, you learn so many new ways on how to think and feel that you never thought were possible. It is definitely one of the best opportunities a student can take at Oklahoma State.”

Providing this transformative opportunity to even more OSU students is our goal, and we are deeply grateful for the support you have provided to help make that possible.

Thank you for investing in our students, in their dreams, and in the opportunity for them to see the world—and their own possibilities—through a wider lens.

With sincere appreciation,

The Hargis Leadership Institute

Dr. Josh Taylor, Director

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Cape Buffalo-Foundation Level

The Foundation - providing the start for funding the experience allowing current OSU students to experience cultural leadership and vision of OSU Alum Dr. Tererai Trent. This donation provides support and honors the founding of Oklahoma State University in 1890. Go Pokes!

$50

Leopard-The Strategist Level

The Strategist - providing the start for funding the experience allowing current OSU students to experience cultural leadership and vision of OSU Alum Dr. Tererai Trent.

$100

Rhinoceros-Defender Level

The Defender- providing the growth funding for the experience allowing current OSU students to experience cultural leadership and vision of OSU Alum Dr. Tererai Trent.

$500

Lion-The Apex Partner

The Apex Partner - Representing leadership in funding for the experience of learning from Dr. Tererai Trent and experiencing Zimbabwe cultural leadership and community building.

$1,000

African Elephant-The Visionary

The Landscape Architect/Visionary - funding provides strong support for student study abroad experience as they develop their global leadership perspectives while supporting OSU alumna program.

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