Today we went over the mandatory safety training for our upcoming trip. While some of this information was already conveyed through questionnaires on the study abroad application that we had to fill out, it was beneficial to hear somebody actually speak about and answer questions on our international insurance plan and other policies. Following this … Continue reading Week 5 China Class Reflection →

With the conclusion of this class, while I do feel more prepared for the trip itself, there is much work that needs to be done before getting on the plane to China. I will most likely go through each of the volunteer committee's slide decks again and take notes of the items that I feel … Continue reading Week 6 China Class Reflection →

Today we focused on developing our individual professional brand statements after reflecting on our hopes/fears of the trip as well as our individual strengths and weaknesses that might be emphasized over the course of our stay in China. In our volunteer committees, mine being Food, we divided up the work amongst ourselves, citing things we … Continue reading Week 3 China Class Reflection →

Developing and understanding my personal brand is not only a portrayal of my own capabilities but is also indicative of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program as we are abroad. Many of the companies we will be visiting during our stay could be potential employers of future places of reference as I enter the professional … Continue reading Week 2 China Class Reflection →

Our class introductions allowed me to reflect upon my strengths and weaknesses regarding international travel. While I have been to many different countries with my family as well as on my own (Bosnia, Dominican Republic, South Africa, England, France, etc.), I have always been guided by some sort of tour guide or community member as … Continue reading Week 1 China Class Reflection →