Follow Class 24 of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program on their immersion trip to China!
Today we had the opportunity to visit two very different companies, both taught me a ton about working in China. During BP we were able to learn about common business practices in China and how they contrast with AmErica’s business culture. My favorite part of BP was listening to the panel of panel of Schwarzman … Continue reading 5-15-19 Blog Post
Finally some appreciate for my blonde hair! Actually I think it was the baseball hat I was wearing. This morning I woke up at 3:30 and attended the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Sqaure. The whole ceremony lasted about two minutes. Thousands of people were there and it was simply amazing to see how special … Continue reading Day 2: finally had Chinese people ask to take pictures with me
My body clock has never been this disoriented. Waking up this morning at 3 am to watch the flag raising at Tiananmen Square, combined with my jetlag and overall hunger, has tested my membership in the wellness committee because I feel unwell. Nevertheless, I will persevere. I will wait to write the rest of this … Continue reading the most work I’ve ever done for 30 seconds of the Chinese national anthem and a raised flag
What a busy two days packed with tourist attractions and company site visits! Yesterday our group went to the Temple of Heaven, former prayer grounds of the Chinese Emperor—who was also referred to as the “son of the God of Heaven.” We saw the Temple where the emperor went to pray for a good harvest … Continue reading A tourist in disguise
Today we had our first company visits at BP and DiDi. I loved how BP gave a general overview and then went into more detail about how The company integrates with the country and the direction it is going. I also loved the panel of graduate students, who gave very thoughtful and relatable insights into … Continue reading 05/15- blog #2
I really enjoyed the structure of BP’s lesson and how they introduced China to us and allowed us a longer Q&A section. I think it was beneficial that they had all people who had come from a different country to China to speak to the transition of learning to work in the Chinese business culture. … Continue reading Day 3: 4/15 Reflection
Today we visited two companies and enjoyed several presentations on Chinese work culture, advanced technology, and foreign companies operating in China. I really enjoyed learning about the Schwartzman Masters program. I thought that the student panelists were really well versed and knowledgeable. Professor Michael's comment on innovation thriving on trust also demonstrated the unique networking … Continue reading BP, DiDi, & Chinese Mcdonalds.
Today our class visited DiDi, an extremely popular mobile transportation platform in China with over 80% market share. To reflect, we had the chance to participate in a brainstorming exercise in teams and also tour the exhibition room at DiDi. One major takeaway from the exhibition was how DiDi has access to a massive amount … Continue reading DiDi Visit Recap
Today’s agenda was packed and included two company visits as well as an acrobatic show in the evening. The most memorable part of the day was definitely the acrobatic show. The venue was not quite what I was expecting and at first seemed a bit dingy, so I was unsure of what I would be … Continue reading 5/15 Day 2 Reflection
It was great to start the China trip off learning about Chinese culture and history and then having that background going into the first company visits. Today, I especially enjoyed BP's big picture overview of China's economy, society, and technology because I felt as though it was easier to understand their strategy going more into … Continue reading Wednesday 5/15/2019
Hoeft T&M Class 24: China Immersion 