Follow Class 24 of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program on their immersion trip to China!
In class today, we started talking more about the logistics of the upcoming trip and some of the things are going to have to do prepare. Something that really stuck out to me was the fact that we are going to cut away from all of our social media and rely solely on WeChat. I … Continue reading Class 2 Reflection
When reflecting upon the first class, I think it really hit me that I would be going to China very soon. When we were talking about our strengths and weaknesses with traveling, I felt excitement but also some anxiousness. After recently traveling over spring break, I had a couple of hard experiences when I had … Continue reading Class 1 Reflection
Emma Sementi, Kelsey McGrath, Dayna Duffy, Anjana Narasimhan, and Pooja Kankani Hi Everyone! As the day approaches where we fly out we wanted to recap our research on ways to combat international travel stress. We have found that a big stressor travelers face is packing. Specifically knowing what and how much to pack. Looking first … Continue reading International Travel Stress Team
Our last class period we had together might have been my favorite. The further on we get in this semester, the more detail we had from a day to day basis on what we would be doing in China. The best tips we can receive is to hear it from people who have experienced it … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: April 30, 2019
In week 5, it was very presentation heavy. Not only did we have the final volunteer group assignments finish presenting their topics, but we also had a member of the university who briefed us about safety and our insurance policies that we are entitled to once we are abroad. I did not know as University … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: April 23, 2019
Session 4 started off with us reflecting on what we are most excited for and what we are most scared for when we get to China. I have never been to China, but we hear so much about China when we grow up. It’s an absolutely stunning place, a powerhouse country, and a world leader. … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: April 16, 2019
In the third class session of BADM 199, we were placed in our volunteer role assignment groups, of which I was placed in the Happiness & Wellness Group focusing on making sure people are enjoying their time in China and what tips to follow while there to make sure they aren't feeling so low. We … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: April 9, 2019
The best tips to follow to help make your abroad experience a great one! Presentation by: Lauren Excell, James Kabbes, Elizabeth Koritz, Abby Iuorio Drink water - Besides keeping you healthy and happy, water can help you stay awake and alert! Drinking water is like washing out your insides. The water will cleanse the system, … Continue reading Wellness Team Overview
In the second week of BADM 199, we focused more on the professional aspect of the trip rather than reflections on ourselves in past travel. I learned that this travel experience isn’t going to be a lot like the others I have been on. We started off talking and reflecting on professional strength and growth, … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: April 2, 2019
Our first class session we talked about ourselves in the traveling world – whether we each thought of ourselves as being experienced or first-time travelers. Personally, I have traveled to many different places across the planet. Some trips have been through the university, but most have been with my family members. My first trip that … Continue reading Pre-Trip Blog: March 26, 2019
Hoeft T&M Class 24: China Immersion 