COVID-19 has reshaped the educational system around the world as it transitioned from in-person classes to virtual learning. Students have had to overcome distractions at home, deal with connectivity issues, and learn to stay motivated despite the lack of physical interaction with teachers and schoolmates.
But Princess Gurrea has proven that learning is not confined to a classroom and that online platforms such as FedEx JA International Trade Challenge, a global competition that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit and business skills of young students, provide opportunities to expand one’s horizon. Princess is one of the grand prize winners in the recently concluded 15th edition of the competition.
For the second consecutive year, the FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge was held virtually due to the pandemic, and included workshops and sessions led by APAC industry experts and mentors from FedEx who volunteered their time. All the virtual activities and collaborations that Princess attended with her fellow innovators helped her and her partner, Chaerin Park from South Korea, conceptualize the market strategy that won them the grand prize. Their innovative idea for Seed Link Greeting Cards, a product designed to connect families and comfort the elderly during this pandemic, impressed the judges.
