Beijing has already surprised me with how different it is from the other cities I have traveled to. I really enjoyed the food we had at lunch, specifically the beef and sweet n’ sour chicken. It is extremely hard to communicate, which I have never experienced anywhere else I have traveled. I think it would … Continue reading Blog #1 May 14 →

This was the final day of presentations. My group and I presented on Business Practices. Reflecting on these presentations, I think some of the topics should have been consolidated. Two groups I think should have been consolidated are Business Practices and Etiquette, as well as International Travel Stresses, Wellness, and Energy Management. I understand the … Continue reading Week 6 Reflection →

At the beginning of class, a representative from the University of Illinois came in to present about safety and expectations for our trip. It's extremely important to be aware of safety measures, but it does also make me nervous hearing about all of the potential risks and issues that have arisen in the past. Knowing … Continue reading Week 5 Reflection →

There is a lot of due dates with this class, and the clear overview at the beginning of class has been helpful for me to determine what I need to do and when it is all due. The majority of this class was spent listening to my peers do presentations on China. One presentation that … Continue reading Week 4 Reflection →

In Session 3, we met Ulyssia Dennis, a chaperone for the trip who works for Engineering Career Services. I think it will be interesting to interact with an Engineering Career Advisor and learn how recruiting differs from Engineers to business, as well as learning how recruiting is different from Western countries to China. Jonathan also … Continue reading Week 3 Reflection →

In this second session, we focused on creating personal brand statements for ourselves and reflected on a personal brand statement for our internship. Establishing and focusing on a personal brand statement while in China is crucial, as I will be representing myself, The Hoeft Technology & Management Program, and the University of Illinois. I am … Continue reading Week 2 Reflection →

The first week consisted of our classmates revealing our strengths and weaknesses in regards to traveling abroad. I considered myself an experienced traveler after spending my Spring 2018 semester studying abroad in Vienna, Austria and visiting 25 cities in Europe. However, I believe traveling to China will be a much different and more immersive experience. … Continue reading Week 1 Reflection →