This week concluded the presentations. We finished with presentations about technology, and finally learned about how to post to this very blog. While these presentations were straightforward, I expect the most difficulty with the VPN's and communications while in China. We finished this last session with a student panel, fielded by students from class XXIII. … Continue reading Reflection 6 →

This week continued with more presentations. First we began with presentations about wellness and energy management. I expect the latter to a be a large challenge, especially if I muster the energy to go out at night. Either way, I do not expect difficulty engaging with the companies we visit, but the journeys there and … Continue reading Reflection 5 →

Today began the group presentations. We also got our first taste of an itinerary, but that took a backseat to the excitement of learning about China. To begin, we were shown some of the more significant travel stresses, especially for long international flights. Although I expect some redundancy, this was a very helpful presentation. We … Continue reading Reflection 4 →

Today we began with an activity where we identified three ways of being for the trip. I quite enjoyed this, as it gave me a good opportunity to reflect on what I was hoping to get out of the trip, besides the socializing that is. We also were introduced to the meat of the class, … Continue reading Reflection 3 →

This class began much like the first, with more in-depth looks a the expectations of the trip as well as the university. We discussed further the reality that this trip is modeled after a real business trip. Furthermore, the trip is sponsored by the university, so the expectations are the same as for any foreign … Continue reading Reflection 2 →

Today is an exciting start to an exciting journey. We met for the first time to prepare for the much-lauded China trip. Despite the oppressive heat, there was an energized feeling in the classroom of MEB. It was also one of our first formal experiences with Ilalee as the assistant director. I don't think that … Continue reading Reflection 1 →