Finding fascination to an American taboo
There isn’t a need for an alarm anymore. Waking up to the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries is what my brain has gotten used to. The scent...
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Understanding and adapting to a new business school
Skema is a French private business school situated in Sophia Antipolis, an area known for its tech industry but is easily missed as it’s one street up from the...
South Africa – Views and Perspectives
by Mary Kathryn Maher South Africa was both everything and nothing that I could have imagined. Students arrived in Johannesburg (or Joburg, as I quickly learned it is referred to by the locals), many with jetlag...
5 Things I Learned About Brazil in 72 Hours
Olá from São Paulo, Brazil! It’s been 3 days since I arrived in this beautiful country but in that short period of time, I’ve learned quite a bit about the country, the people, the...
Encountering Sam’s Club in China
Few companies are as American as Wal-Mart. That’s why it was a surprise to discover all the ways in which the company is tailoring its operations to the Chinese market during our Jan. 8...
“Wait, you worked this summer?”
It may come as a surprise to some that amidst the amazing experiences and adventures to new places, I did in fact have a full-time internship this summer. I likely refrained from writing about...
Come As You Are
One day, I asked my coworker sitting across from me, “If you had to describe Singapore in one word, and only one, what would you say?” She paused for a minute and then with...
Safe and Sound (and Summit)
Traveling to a new country can always be a little unnerving, especially when it comes to getting around. Some destinations are high risk for violence, terrorist activity, and even unexploded landmines (like Laos and...
Summer in Singapore: Don’t Panic
How should someone with no work experience that doesn’t speak another language and has never been to Asia spend their summer? What’s better than doing an 8-week internship in Singapore?! I’m Sam, and...
Mysore and Bangalore Days 3 and 4
By: Brett Depenbrock, MBA Candidate 2018 Wednesday January 10 our group of 16 MBAs embarked on an adventurous 4-hour bus ride through gorgeous southern Indian countryside to visit the town of Mysore. Mysore is home...