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I had no idea what was in store for me but I did have a couple of goals when I signed up for the Winter Southeast Asia International Business Seminar. Some of these...
I first heard of International Business Seminars from a friend of a friend. Before then, I had hoped to travel abroad through my university. A mix up with my study...
I knew when going into this seminar I was going to have a life-changing experience. Especially because it was going to be the first time I would be traveling to a...
Make a list of what you want to try! While traveling abroad, it is important that you do some research on what types of foods you will encounter along the way. Before...
My Winter Two seminar included an eleven-day trip to both London and Paris. My experience as a whole was amazing and I wish it would have lasted longer. Although my time...
learning first hand I had just returned home from my first time studying abroad when the travel bug hit me. I started searching through my school’s global...
Best Day Ever! How should your free day in Bangkok be spent? Two words: Elephants World. At first, it was hard not to cringe at the thought of wasting 6 hours of our...
The educational part of the International Business Seminars (IBS) study-abroad program took place at different companies in Paris and London. I was very excited to learn...
Paris One of the top destinations that I have always wanted to visit was Paris because of the Eiffel Tower. I was eager to see and go to the top of the Eiffel Tower...
Before I ventured off and took my first steps towards becoming a college student, I read a journal on how to survive my college years. Referenced inside, was a quote by...
Edwards Lifesciences The company visit I enjoyed the most was Edwards Lifesciences in Bangkok, Thailand. Edwards Lifesciences in Thailand is a commercial based...
As I departed on my first ever trip abroad, I knew I was in for some exciting firsts and new adventures. What I didn’t know was all of the small things I would learn...
The majority of people (myself included) who have plans to travel to such popular and culturally enriched cities usually plan to see all of the most popular tourist...
When I began looking at different International Business Seminars (IBS) programs, I was most interested in the different destinations that were offered. When I saw the...
Initial Fears One of the biggest questions you need to ask yourself when deciding to study abroad would be: "Is traveling to a different country meant for me?" Seeing...
Apply for scholarships! A trip abroad can sound very appealing. However, the price tag of the trip can be quite daunting. That’s what I thought when I first looked...
Upon my return to the United States, I have realized that I have changed in a few ways. One thing that I’ve noticed is that I have gained new perspectives and respect...
During Day 4 of the International Business Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, I had the privilege to meet Eric Hallen. Eric is the retired manager at Rembrandt hotel and one...
I was excited to participate in the Summer MBA Program and start the program in Munich. I had been to Munich years ago but did not have much time then. I was looking...
Tourism and Traveling Tips Studying Abroad Throughout the 16 days of the trip, I gained a whole new perspective of the world that we live in. Being able to spend a...
Different Ways of Life inside Europe’s Top Company Visits: My Experience with IBS Study AbroadDifferent Ways of Life Thanks to IBS I got to visit a lot of...
The minute that you hear anyone talking about going abroad, it’s human instinct to immediately see dollar signs racking up in your head. How is any college student on...
How I Found Financial Resources Once I was all signed up for the Winter One program with IBS I felt huge relief and excitement because I was on my way to fulfilling...
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustav Flaubert If you’ve ever had an interest in traveling to a foreign country...
When in Europe, I began to notice many little differences between American culture and European culture. A lot of the differences are everyday things that we would not...
Versailles: We took a train to Versailles. We left early in the morning since the line could potentially get long later in the day. When we got there the line was...
Why its smarter to study abroad in groups When I first thought about coming to China to experience the culture and people a few years ago, I was not sure when that...
The International Business Seminars Summer MBA Program helped expand my business horizons and open myself up for new personal and professional...
My first time being out of the country I had never traveled outside of the United States prior to my IBS Summer Europe trip. This would be my first time! I knew I...
Why I valued and invested in the IBS program before attending and why I valued my experience after Since I was a senior in high school, I knew I wanted to study...
Learning from top executives and successful expatriates while abroad gave me insights into Asian business culture that I would not have been able to discern as an...
Munich was a beautiful city and one of my favorites that we visited. There were so many old buildings and architecture to admire. We stayed in a hotel that was very...
Lausanne, Switzerland was by far the most naturesque country. There were mountains and trees surrounding us at every point. The town was super cute too. The buildings...
Company Visit: Swarovski and Crystal World Out of all the company visits I was definitely the most excited to visit Swarovski Crystals while in Innsbruck, Austria. So...
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