It’s the time of year when high school seniors have applied to colleges and are waiting for their acceptance and award letters. For some it’s an exciting time receiving the news of “Congratulations you have been accepted to ABC University.” But for others, it is getting the news that they did not get accepted into their top choice. That blow that feels like major rejection. How can we come back after a set back? Well today’s guest is going to help us have a different perspective on rejection and share how to do that.
In this episode, Allyson will share how she overcame rejection.
It’s the time of year when high school seniors have applied to colleges and are waiting for their acceptance and award letters. For some it’s an exciting time receiving the news of “Congratulations you have been accepted to ABC University.” But for others, not getting into their top choice can be a blow that feels like major rejection. How can we come back after a set back? Well today’s guest is going to help us have a different perspective on rejection and share with us how to do just that.
Allyson Ahlstrom, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, created a full-service clothing boutique that has allowed over 2600 girls in need to each pick out two brand-new outfits for free over the past three years. Her “Threads for Teens” nonprofit also has also provided 130 girls with backpacks filled with school supplies, and has given out 100 prom dresses. Allyson got her inspiration from a book she received as a Christmas present, which told the stories of teens who had undertaken remarkable service projects. Realizing how important clothes can be to a teenage girl’s self-esteem and dignity, Allyson decided that she would try to make a difference by making new, fashionable clothing available to girls in foster care or other situations of poverty.
* Tell us a little about yourself and Thread for Teens?
* What advice would you give a high school senior who did not get accepted to their #1 choice?
* What was the best piece of advice you have been given?
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