Sound like you? You’re not alone.
Hi, I’m Mentor Dida, Global Futurist in Residence with the ASU College of Global Futures.
Today, I have a successful and meaningful career working with organizations and companies like The United Nations, USAID, Ashoka and Meta.
I’m here to help you take your passion for making the world a better place and turn it into a career you love.
I invite you to connect with me and tell me what you want to improve the future of the globe. In exchange, I’ll provide … dare I say Mentor-ing … on making your college decision, picking your major, and how to turn ideas into reality.
Join me for a webinar with my colleagues from the College of Global Futures on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 pm (MST) / 9pm (EST).
The College of Global Futures at ASU is looking for changemakers to join our community of students and experts to make the world a more livable place for all. Join me for a fun, interactive session to help you explore your options, find your fit, and plan for a future that’s as awesome as you are.
Mentor Dida
A Global Futurist in Residence
College of Global Futures
ASU class of 2015
Let's connect.
So … what is ASU’s College of Global Futures?
At the College of Global Futures, our mission is to build a sustainable, equitable, and vibrant future for all. We foster learning, discovery, and partnerships that drive positive action.
Our degrees are designed to support changemakers like you—people who are ready to apply their learning now, not just after graduation. We offer groundbreaking degrees through our schools, including the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the School of Sustainability, the School of Complex Adaptive Systems, and the School of Ocean Futures.
ASU is a place where your creativity will thrive, and your passion for change will be nurtured—not stifled by academic obstacles. And, our campus is full of opportunities to meet great people, celebrate life, and most importantly, change the world.
Have questions about ASU and the College of Global Futures? We have answers!
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The College of Global Futures offers bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. programs. Degrees include Sustainability, Sustainable Food Systems, Ocean Futures, Innovation and Society, and Applied Mathematics for Life and Social Sciences. Some of these degrees have complex names, so we encourage you to learn about all of our degrees here. https://collegeofglobalfutures.asu.edu/degrees-programs/undergraduate-degrees/ All degrees prepare you to understand the deeply rooted challenges to industries, lifestyles, policymaking, etc. that put our globe at risk. You’ll learn how to design and launch innovative solutions that address these challenges. |
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No. Changing the trajectory of global futures requires participation from policymakers, business leaders and executives, entrepreneurs, designers, health care professionals, and lawyers … just to name a few. At ASU we believe that new ideas and solutions will arise from interdisciplinary collaborations and perspectives. We aim to bring together solutions-driven individuals from all backgrounds and interests who share a passion for creating positive global change. |
You certainly can, but hear us out. The undergraduate degrees offered by College of Global Futures have been uniquely designed to address specific challenges facing our globe, including climate change, ecological degradation, food and water security, ocean health, equitable energy transitions, and responsible technological innovation. We’ve brought together some of the leading experts in these fields to teach our students and conduct ground breaking research. And, our graduates are extremely successful landing jobs in all sectors including major fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and government agencies.
While more and more students are majoring in a degree program offered by the College of Global Future, if you want to be an engineer or have a specific focus area within business, ASU has excellent programs that you should consider. Many students in ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and W. P. Carey School of Business double major in College of Global Future degrees, or pick up a minor.
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Overwhelming? Yes, at times. Impossible? Absolutely not. ASU exists to take fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. While we are proud idealists that we can make positive change in the world, we’re also proud pragmatists. We take the challenge we are addressing seriously. We partner with industry leaders to scale our impact. And, we believe that every single positive contribution that our students, faculty and alumni make on society is important and meaningful, however small that contribution may be. |
Our graduates work for places like PepsiCo, Microsoft, and HP and in startups, government agencies, academia, and global NGOs. Job titles include Chief Sustainability Officer, Program Director, Supply Chain Manager in fields including alternative energy, autonomous vehicles, and real estate development.
We have a website dedicated to career services and outcomes for our students that we encourage you to check out.
Yes, ASU has hundreds of scholarships available to students, including the New American University Scholarship Program for students with strong academic backgrounds. You can explore all scholarships at tuition.asu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.
We also invite you to apply for the Global Futures Impact Scholars program designed exclusively for incoming first-year students who enroll in the College of Global Futures.
More about Mentor Dida
Learn about Mentor’s journey from his early life as a refugee in the Kosovo War, to his time as an ASU student, and his career as a global changemaker.
ASU engineering student gives back to his Kosovo homeland
September 17, 2014
Mentor Dida’s view of the world changed when he was nine and Serbian police forced his Albanian family out of their home in the capital of Kosovo, herding them onto trains headed for the Macedonian border and a life as refugees.
