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About marissavessels

Girl Scout guru, lover of leadership, and agent of change. Student at UC Berkeley, studying business and non-profit management.

Changing the world begins by changing the way you think.

Posted on February 7, 2012

“If international politics is truly governed by scientific laws rooted in material reality, like the laws of physics, then what people believe about how the world works will matter only to the extent that it conforms to or deviates from … Continue reading →

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Aren’t you too old to be a Girl Scout?

Posted on November 13, 2011

As I currently sit in the Houston Hobby airport, the ending of convention is a very bittersweet experience. Even though I’m exhausted beyond belief and have two midterms within the next 48 hours, I’m not ready for it to end. … Continue reading →

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Only the best is good enough for those who serve girls.

Posted on November 11, 2011

Alright, just finished the first full day of convention (second day, overall)! This morning, we kicked things off nice and early with a wonderfully inspiring keynote speaker, Frances Hesselbein, who spoke about the management of nonprofit organizations and about how … Continue reading →

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Everything I need to know, I learned from Girl Scouts.

Posted on November 11, 2011

In February, I was chosen as an Adult Delegate to the Girl Scouts 52nd National Convention. Nine months later, here I am in Houston, Texas wrapping up the first day of my very first convention! With all the excitement I … Continue reading →

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Berkeley College Republicans’ Affirmative Action Bake Sale

Posted on October 12, 2011

I’m definitely late to the punch on this one, but BCR’s bake sale a few weeks ago caused quite the controversy on the Berkeley campus. Personally, I was very proud to see the college republicans make a stand for something … Continue reading →

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Girl Scouts gets Sex-y? 2.0

Posted on June 8, 2011

Oh, the conversation that has cropped up around the Girl Scouts and their recent support of Planned Parenthood… Which actually isn’t all that recent, considering that Girl Scouts has long been a supporter of women’s rights, possibly starting with having … Continue reading →

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Girl Scouts are here, there, and everywhere!

Posted on May 7, 2011

Today, I took a much-needed break from studying for finals and spent my Saturday volunteering at the Girl Scouts of Northern California’s 30th Anniversary Golden Gate Bridging (GGB)! The GGB is an event that celebrates the bridging (or “promotion”) of … Continue reading →

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Change your words, change your world.

Posted on April 26, 2011

This is going to be short and quick but the following story just absolutely pulled on my heartstrings. That said, I knew it was something I needed to share. Please, please, please don’t forget to watch the video at the … Continue reading →

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To plan, or not to plan: that is the question!

Posted on April 20, 2011

For as far back as I can remember, adults in my life have constantly warned me about having a back up plan. In fact, just a few hours ago, while discussing my college major with my Grandfather, he reminded me … Continue reading →

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Are we really a lost generation?

Posted on April 7, 2011

This video: amazing. Watch it. Think about it. Grow from it. It’s time to realize that we have tons of people looking at us, watching us, expecting us to fail. Expecting us to do exactly as this video says: become … Continue reading →

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