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Global Leaders answer: ‘What does 180DC mean to you?’

We are a truly international and cross cultural organisation with an expanding branch network across 35+ countries across the world’s top universities and B-schools.

Learn more about how we invest in every individual to develop changemakers of tomorrow!

Fill out this form and officially start your 180 Degrees Consulting branch application process!

Applicants are required to meet certain criteria, which are outlined below:

Secure a founding team of 4-8 individuals to assist in founding a branch in your university.

Ensure that you have ample time remaining in your current university program (at least 9 months left of your course) and that you have thought through a succession plan.

Check with your university that you have permissions to set up and operate an externally affiliated organisation within the university.

Ensure you are able to set up an entity that can sign legally binding contracts and possess its own bank account.

Start reaching out to potential professional partners/mentors who are willing to support you through your operations.

Hear from our previous branch founders

Eugenia Omarrementeria del Moral, Co-founder & President of 180DC Valencia (EMEA)

Bringing 180DC to my city has been one of the most rewarding experiences I ever had. Trust the process and bring these things with you: a committed founding team, motivation to work hard, and the desire to help your local community.

Zakaria Khori Hermawan, Co-founder & President of 180DC ITB (APAC)

We aspire to become the 'best of the best' in APAC, driven by a shared vision to maximise our impact. Together, we believe that no challenge is too big when backed by a global network dedicated to making a difference.

Ethan Choi, Co-founder & President of 180DC Vanderbilt (AMER)

There is no doubt that the skills and lessons I gained from my experience with 180DC will continue to guide me in my professional life and beyond post-college.

Thank you 180DC, for all that you have done, and are doing, to support SolarBuddy's mission. Our experience working with you has been phenomenal! To all the numerous amazing students I've personally worked with, you are leading the way! Keep going!

SolarBuddy

I was so impressed with the detail, the approach, the regular communication, and most of all, that the team really listened. I am your biggest fan. Your support has been terrific through what was quite a challenging time for mySircles.

Babita Devi, Founder of mySircles

The 180DC project managers bring real professionalism to their communication, which made working with them really easy. The thing we love the most is that they are curious and engaged, they ask great questions which prompted us to think differently.

Venture For America

Bringing 180DC to my city has been one of the most rewarding experiences I ever had. Trust the process and bring these things with you: a committed founding team, motivation to work hard, and the desire to help your local community.

Eugenia Omarrementeria del Moral, Co-founder & President of 180DC Valencia (EMEA)

The 180DC team are professionals at their jobs. At first, I thought that young university students would not be able to deliver such solutions. Their report reminds me of the work of ‘The Big 3’ consulting firms!

UNICEF

The team was amazing, they went the extra mile to do additional analysis which we will apply to other regions outside the initial scope. They were highly motivated and professional and I'm keen to work with them again on the next phase of work.

Make a Wish International

Thank you 180DC, for all that you have done, and are doing, to support SolarBuddy's mission. Our experience working with you has been phenomenal! To all the numerous amazing students I've personally worked with, you are leading the way! Keep going!

SolarBuddy

I was so impressed with the detail, the approach, the regular communication, and most of all, that the team really listened. I am your biggest fan. Your support has been terrific through what was quite a challenging time for mySircles.

Babita Devi, Founder of mySircles

The 180DC project managers bring real professionalism to their communication, which made working with them really easy. The thing we love the most is that they are curious and engaged, they ask great questions which prompted us to think differently.

Venture For America

We aspire to become the 'best of the best' in APAC, driven by a shared vision to maximise our impact. Together, we believe that no challenge is too big when backed by a global network dedicated to making a difference.

Zakaria Khori Hermawan, Co-founder & President of 180DC ITB (APAC)

There is no doubt that the skills and lessons I gained from my experience with 180DC will continue to guide me in my professional life and beyond post-college.

Ethan Choi, Co-founder & President of 180DC Vanderbilt (AMER)

The Process

How does the complete application process work?

Founding a branch is a lengthy process that takes many months to complete, and so we recommend that you plan for at least 6 months, from start to finish. The complete process is outlined below:

1

Submit the application form

Fill in the above mentioned application form to the best of your ability to submit your application to start your own branch.

2

Interview with members of the Growth Team

Show us your motivation for wanting to found your own 180 Degrees Consulting branch and your initial ideas on how to run your branch during an interview with our Growth Team.

3

Submit your proposal

Once you have convinced us during the interview, show us you have what it takes to run a branch by submitting a detailed branch proposal.

4

Onboarding with masterclasses and hands-on trainings

If you have what it takes, you’ll be welcomed with master-classes and hands-on training to prepare you for your branch founding.

5

Congratulations, you become an official 180 Degrees Consulting branch!

You are now ready to create social impact by helping social organisations in your community with your new 180 Degrees Consulting branch.

After successfully completing each stage, you will receive more information regarding the next step in the application process. More information outlining the application process and what we expect from you can be found in this presentation. If you have any questions or concerns, please check our Growth FAQs or reach out to us at growth@180dc.org.

What it takes to submit a successful application

Do your research

Make sure you understand who we are and what we do

Be passionate

Show us you are passionate about 180DC and making a social impact

Be a leader

Show us you have what it takes to be social impact leaders

Be conscientious

Make sure your application is comprehensive and that you are able to think a process through from end-to-end

Be eager to learn

Show us you are curious and don’t be afraid to ask questions

Start your own Branch!

Begin your social impact journey with us by starting your own 180DC branch! Show us you have what it takes to lead fellow students and the passion to create social impact in your local community by submitting your application today.

Start A Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start a 180DC branch without any prior involvement with 180 Degrees Consulting?

Absolutely! We are looking for student leaders with ambition and drive to start a 180 DC branch, irrespective of prior involvement with 180 DC.

How long does the application process take from start to finish?

We usually recommend that you plan for at least 6 months from initial application to onboarding to found your branch. Hence, we also recommend that you apply to start a 180DC branch, when you have at least 9 months remaining in your course.

What happens in the interview and how can I prepare?

In the interview, we ask more detailed questions relating to your application, namely understanding your alignment with 180DC, discussing your organisational structure and any preliminary challenges or questions regarding your ability to open a branch. All future founding members are permitted to attend, just make sure you put down their respective email addresses in the meeting invite!

Can I start a branch on behalf of interested students at my university if I am no longer a student?

Unfortunately not. We require that you must be a university student with at least 9 months remaining in your course to start a branch. However, if you are a recent graduate, you are more than welcome to recruit current students and become a mentor for their branch application.

What support will be provided by 180 Degrees Consulting during the application process?

We provide support to our branches throughout the application: onboarding, training and successive phases of establishing a branch. This includes not only feedback, but also any necessary tools, guidelines and documents you need to establish your branch.

Furthermore, we have Learning and Development materials available to all branches, as well as a regional Branch Support and Collaboration (BSC) team specialist assigned to touch base with each branch. It is possible to schedule monthly calls with the BSC team once you are an established branch, which acts similar to a mentor for your branch.

Is there a deadline for new branch applications?

We process new branch applications on a rolling basis, so we recommend that you apply when you are ready!