Global Experience

Geneva

Your week spent in one of Europe's most important commercial crossroads puts your newly acquired business and cross-cultural communication skills to the test. Just an hour by air from nearly every major Western European capital, Geneva is one of Europe's premiere financial centers.

Previous European study abroad has included:

• Lectures and presentations on such topics as the European Union, the European perspective on being a global company, and Dealing with European Culture.
  
• Visits to such organizations as the World Trade Organization, European Free Trade Association and the United Nations.
  
• Company visits to Nestle and Serono S.A.
  
• Excursions to historical and local sites.

Beijing

Your week in Beijing exposes you to the cultural and business practices of China — one of the most densely populated countries in the world at 1.3 billion. You will also learn about doing business in other major Asian countries including Japan, Vietnam, and India.

Previous Asian study abroad has included:

• Lectures and presentations on such topics as Asian Regionalism in the 21st Century, Southeast Asia's Cultural Traditions, and Transitioning from Manufacturing to Knowledge-led Growth.
  
• Cultural visits to Tiananmen Square, Ming Tombs, the Great Wall of China, and the Forbidden City.
  
• Company visits to Microsoft-China and Helios Partners.

Santiago

Your experience in Santiago will help you understand the business environment of some of the fastest growing markets in Latin America including Chile, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

Previous Latin American study abroad has included:

• Lectures and presentations on such topics as Mercosur & Other Trade Pacts, The Role of the Military, Currency Reform, and Bargaining in Corporate Strategic Alliances.
• Cultural visits to Portillo, La Moneda, Viña del Mar, and Valparaíso.
• Company visits to Santa Rita Winery and the US Embassy.