Then the second phase: Discovery, where we push a little more and venture out more into the world: exercises classes prepare the body and the mind for such activities as river or sea kayaking, boogie or surf, zip-lining, stand-up paddle, to go beyond our fears.

FORBES: Let The Sun Do Its Magic: A Wellness Beach Adventure In Costa Rica

Recognizing the trend of off-campus coffee joints and eateries giving way to their on-campus counterparts, I posed a question to a high administrator at Harvard a few years ago: Why does the university insist on building facilities that are seemingly geared toward keeping students on campus, rather than encouraging them to venture out into the real world?

FORBES: The Coddling Campus

Our 2012 Challenge has scrapped the venture plan and requires students to go out into the world and start becoming entrepreneurs by doing things like engaging prospective customers, donors and distribution partners.

FORBES: Student Innovators Save the World: Part 2