ESP Biography



JENNA NICHOLAS, ESP Teacher




Major: International Relations

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2012

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Jenna Nicholas is an undergraduate student at Stanford University. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and strategic philanthropy which has led her to take on various responsibilities in the Stanford community. These include being; part of the coordinating team of the Business Association’s Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) Social Entrepreneurship competition; an editor for the Stanford Social Innovation Review; a member of the public service division of the Stanford student government. Jenna is also an active member of the Bahai Faith which is the inspiration for much of what she does.



Past Classes

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S1732: An exploration of morality and spirituality in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to discuss these issues and find out about The Bahai Faith: a global religion that believes in the unity of all people and tries to implement all of the above principles!


S858: An exploration of morality and spirituality in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to discuss these issues and find out about The Bahai Faith: a global religion that believes in the unity of all people and tries to implement all of the above principles!


S860: An exploration of morality and spirituality in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to discuss these issues and find out about The Bahai Faith: a global religion that believes in the unity of all people and tries to implement all of the above principles!


S471: Engaging with the deeper issues in life in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 10 - 11, 2009)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to engage with others and talk about these issues.


S256: An exploration of morality and spirituality in Splash! Spring 2009 (Apr. 04 - 05, 2009)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to discuss these issues and find out about The Bahai Faith: a global religion that believes in the unity of all people and tries to implement all of the above principles!


S257: An exploration of spirituality and morality in Splash! Spring 2009 (Apr. 04 - 05, 2009)
Ever wondered about how we could unite the world? Interested in spirituality? Believe in universal values? Recognize: the equality of men and women, the harmony of science and religion, the need for the abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty, the need for universal education, the need to find the truth for ourselves? Well, come along to discuss these issues and find out about The Bahai Faith: a global religion that believes in the unity of all people and tries to implement all of the above principles!


L147: Making the world a better place... in Splash! Fall 2008 (Oct. 18, 2008)
Ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Ever wanted to try to reconicle all religions? Every wanted to have a positive outlook to the world? Ever wanted to have a technique for true happiness? Well – this is the class for you! Come along to learn more about The Bahai Faith: an independent global religion. The Bahai Faith embraces all religions and provides a blueprint for how the world should look like and the steps we can take to get there. Come be inspired and gain practical steps on how you can make both your own life and the lives of others more meaningful and content.