Week 1 Class Reflection

In general, I prepared this week by taking a look at the most basic level of what I might expect in traveling to China. In general I hope to see the sights and appreciate China up close while appreciating its rich history and culture. I know about sights like the Great Wall and the Forbidden … Continue reading Week 1 Class Reflection →

Can I get a 哇塞

For the last few weeks, when I pick something up from a gas station or buy groceries, I catch myself almost saying “xièxiè” to the worker at the register. Who would have guessed that I would allow myself to become so immersed in a country that was so foreign to me? China was more than … Continue reading Can I get a 哇塞 →

Full Trip Reflection

As I’ve started my internship, I am able to reflect on the China Immersion Trip and recognize how developing a personal brand and visiting businesses in China has helped me develop as a professional. One thing that I struggled with in China was reflecting on the businesses we visited and the debrief helped me see … Continue reading Full Trip Reflection →

Trip Debrief

It’s been a full two week since we got back to the US. There’s still a lot on my mind from the trip. The two weeks we spent in china comprised the fullest professional and cultural experience I have had on an academic trip. I got to check old items, like seeing the Great Wall, … Continue reading Trip Debrief →

Tracing my roots

Four weeks ago, I embarked on an international trip with 58 classmates and an uneasy feeling about international travel in such a large group. While many of my peers spent the first few days awing over exotic sights and sounds, China was a homecoming to me. The entire trip represented an exploration of my identity … Continue reading Tracing my roots →

Trip Debrief – Juhi Mahajan

Overall, to start out I would just like to say how thankful and grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to go to China with such a wonderful group of people and for everything to already have been planned and coordinated. There was nothing that was short of my expectation for living accommodations … Continue reading Trip Debrief – Juhi Mahajan →

Trip Debrief

We experienced so much over the course of 10 days that it's hard for me to figure out where I want to begin. It truly was a fantastic trip! Every detail was taken care of very well, and I appreciated the insights from the chaperones to help us for the entire trip. I'm also really … Continue reading Trip Debrief →

Trip Debrief

Throughout this trip, I was able to reflect on my original image of China, gain a more holistic perspective of the country, and better understand the influences that have shaped business and work culture. After visiting both urban and rural cities and seeing the office spaces of both Western and Chinese companies, I have a … Continue reading Trip Debrief →

Day 10 – 5/23/19

Today we visited Disney, the Old Town, and went on a river cruise. Disney opened my eyes to both the cultural and story telling differences between China and the US. Especially when someone asked about diversity of princesses within China, the response that princesses were liked because they were fair skinned and had blonde hair … Continue reading Day 10 – 5/23/19 →

Day 9 – 5/22/19

Today we visited AB InBev and financial center in Shanghai. AB InBev was interesting to see how they partnered with local restaurants to promote their brands in subtle and almost stealthy ways. At many of the restaurants, AB InBev was the exclusive alcoholic beverage provider so they added small logos along the bar or had … Continue reading Day 9 – 5/22/19 →