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“I can admit that when I left the U.S. for this seminar I was very smart, independent, and capable, but also shy, insecure, and doubtful of my abilities, which has oftentimes prevented me from taking chances or stepping outside of my comfort zone. Even making the decision to attend this seminar was difficult for me because I wasn’t sure what to expect and didn’t know any of the other students who would also be attending. I was truly traveling alone for the first time in my life. It sounds like a cliché, but I would be doing myself and the GLO program a disservice if I didn’t divulge that as the seminar came to an end, I felt transformed, confident, and empowered to take on new challenges. That’s a feeling I’ve been chasing throughout my entire academic and professional career, and now that I have it, I know that I can always rely on it for my future endeavors.”
– Winter Europe
“Experiencing another culture, speaking another language, and admiring varieties of never-before-seen architecture and landscapes were extraordinary. In addition, pushing myself out of my comfort zone allowed for the trip to be unforgettable as well. Never would I have ever imagined that I would eat a whole octopus grilled and served on a plate with pureed sweet potatoes, but through this experience, I was able to push my boundaries and experience growth personally. I am forever grateful for this opportunity that has granted me a life-long set of memories, friends, lessons, and personal achievements.”
– Louisiana State University, Winter Europe 2022 Alumni
“I have taken away a new view on the world and the multitude of ideas and possibilities that exist within it. A great many opportunities now lie before me in what I can choose to do with my next four years of college and beyond into my career. While I may not become a business person, I do not doubt that many of the strategies, contacts, and much of the knowledge that I accumulated through this experience will serve to aid me in my future professional endeavors as well as my understanding of the fundamental systems that drive international business and, therefore, the world.”
– University of Mississippi, Winter Europe 2022 Alumni
Winter MBA »
“I knew that the opportunity to travel to Europe for the GLO program was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I knew I couldn’t miss. Although I had been to Paris and London once before, coming back and experiencing the two cities with a mind for business prompted an entirely new experience altogether. Through nine presentations from various European companies and speakers, I felt that I developed new perspectives on global business and international affairs. Even more so, the lessons I encountered beyond the classroom provided an even greater insight into my understanding of the world as we know it—everything from interactions with locals to observed cultural differences to conversing with the different students I traveled with from across the country—all served to elevate and enhance the sense of wisdom I took back with me to the United States.”
– California State University, Fullerton, Winter MBA Europe 2018 Alumni
“The GLO program was a life-changing experience. After undergoing this trip, I feel comfortable traveling anywhere in the world and can lead others who have not traveled internationally before. The interaction with the upper management of these large corporations in a globalized setting has prepared me to do business outside of the US when I graduate. Although I am currently working towards a specialized marketing degree, being exposed to every part of a business from financial numbers to day-to-day operations was very eye-opening.”
– University of Alabama, Winter MBA Europe 2018 Alumni
“Words can simply not describe how incredible of an opportunity this trip was. It was worth every sacrifice, every penny, and every moment of my time to go.”
– Northern Illinois University, Winter MBA 2017 Alumni
Winter Southeast Asia »
“I met so many people, made several new friends, explored new places, and even got to see the inner workings of some pretty interesting business-related areas of a few companies! I can’t be more thankful for my time with GLO and I am sure I will be back!”
– University of Alabama, Winter Southeast Asia 2020 Alumni
“I gained a whole new perspective on different country cultures. It was absolutely worthwhile to be able to witness the different traditions and mannerisms.”
– California Lutheran University, Winter Southeast Asia 2020 Alumni
“I hadn’t ever been out of the US before, so I gained several foreign perspectives in rapid succession. It was absolutely worthwhile!”
– Louisiana State University, Winter Southeast Asia 2020 Alumni
Summer Europe »
“GLO offers a great opportunity to go abroad without spending the time and money required for a full semester. I had never left the country before my trip, and it was definitely helpful to be guided for that experience. Though we were not in any one place for very long, I got a taste of each of the six countries we visited, and I now plan on returning someday.
Another interesting aspect of this trip is that it was not a conventional study abroad trip. I was not in a classroom at any point while I was overseas. Instead, we visited various companies everywhere we went and learned about how businesses are run in each of the places we visited. This offered us insight into foreign perspectives that we may very well come across in the professional world.”
– Northern Illinois University, Summer Europe 2022 Alumni
“Because of my participation in the Summer Europe Seminar, I am a more well-rounded individual and have developed many personal, academic, and professional skills. I am very appreciative of GLO and the faculty leaders and students that supported me every step of the way. This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
