Student Experiences

[Israel]
   [Israel]
“The experience I had in Israel exceeded my expectations. We were able to tour through manufacturing plants, see inside company headquarters, and talk one on one with CEOs. These lectures and visits allowed me to expand my business mindset by introducing me to business culture not yet known in the US.”
- Justine Dungo, BBA '12
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[Brussels]
   [Belgium and England]
“Being immersed in the country and seeing first hand business culture is far better than any textbook could convey. We were able to hear directly from top business executives in the marketing field. From American companies such as Coke, Landor Associates, and FedEx, we heard about ways that the organization has adapted to satisfy the needs and wants of the local consumers.”
- Heather Kress, BBA '11
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[India]
   [India]
“The Field Study trip to India was a life-changing experience. They were the best ten days of my life. I was fortunate enough to study in a foreign country with my amazing colleagues, immerse myself in an unfamiliar culture, and gain a whole new understanding of international affairs and the global market.”
- Cheyenne Logan, BBA '13
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[Brazil]
   [Brazil]
“My field study to Brazil was like nothing I had ever experienced before. It was everything but what I expected. Everything from learning about the political and economic position of Brazil to being fully immersed in the culture was such an experience. It was one thing to learn about the country from textbooks and lectures but to actually see everything first-hand was life-changing for me. ”
- Radekha Periana Pillai, MBA '12
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[China]
   [China]
“Visiting China would have never been possible without the Figueroa Scholarship, and this trip was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had. I can still remember how nervous I was boarding the 17-hour plan ride not knowing one individual in the class and flying home 10 days later with over 20 newfound friendships. It is still surreal to me that I was able to walk the Great Wall and visit the Forbidden City - things you usually only see in textbooks. We also met with extremely intelligent business professionals from companies such as Mastercard, Hyundai and Callisto. I will carry the memories and relationships I built in China for the rest of my life.”
- Caitlin Meuser, BBA '14
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[Russia]
   [Finland and Russia]
Students had the opportunity to meet with political and business leaders to learn more about the business culture in Finland and Russia. Business visits included Sitra, Citibank, The American Chamber of Commerce, Corning, Gamma Manufacturing Company, and The New Economic School. Several key cultural visits such as the Hermitage were also included.
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[Tanzania]
   [Tanzania]
“The course opened our eyes to a new way of conducting business that will be valuable for us in the future. After taking this course, I strongly believe every MBA student needs to do a field study course.”
- Maria Orlova, MBA '08
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