Class of 2012 Student Profiles

Ferrante Benvenuti , 2012, Italy

Why I chose Fletcher: I chose Fletcher because I felt that I would be more than a number or a student in a large classroom. At Fletcher, I am first and foremost a person, someone who is part of a small, intimate community of people who share common values. I was also attracted to Fletcher for its extremely flexible curriculum which gives me the opportunity to learn basic business tools and apply them to crucial social issues such as poverty eradication and urban development.

Something that has surprised me about Fletcher: What is surprising about Fletcher is that no matter how new and unknown your interest, you will always find people that share it and you will have the opportunity to attend a speech from one of the leading figures in that field. When I arrived at Fletcher, I had little hope that I would find many people interested in social business, but I was wrong.  In my first month at school, I discovered quite a few people who not only shared my interest, but who had professional experience in that field.  Moreover, I was able to attend a great lecture of Mechai Viravaidya, one of the most inspiring social entrepreneurs around.