Follow Class 24 of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program on their immersion trip to China!
It has been exactly two weeks since we landed home in Chicago from the China trip. With that, it has definitely taken some time and looking over my journal to sit down and articulate the impact this trip. Immediately after finding my parents at the gate, I went over some of my favorite memories and … Continue reading Trip Debrief
As I reflect on the past two weeks in China, I can’t help but feel overwhelming grateful for all that we were able to see, do, and learn. I believe that many foreigners have a tainted and inaccurate perception of what China is like; I am fortunate that I was able to gain an understanding … Continue reading Trip Debrief
Even though it’s been a little over a week since we left China, I feel like the trip was years ago. The reason for this (aside from the jet lag) is most likely due to the fact that my life this past week has been pretty different from what it was like in China. I … Continue reading Trip Debrief (Feeling Rather Emotional)
This two-week trip has been one of the best learning experiences of my life. China is a vast, different and advanced country and it was a great time exploring this country’s growing industry and fascinating history with some of the brightest minds around me. I found our visits to different companies in China very interesting … Continue reading Trip Debrief
After spending time back in the US and having time to reflect on the China trip, I have really come to appreciate the time we spent together. Since it was a fast moving, jam-packed trip it was difficult to take it all in while in China. Overall, I think it would be very difficult to … Continue reading Trip Debrief
As I open my laptop at home in Chicago to write my final reflection on our trip, I still find it very hard to believe that not even a week ago we were all halfway across the world visiting new places, trying new foods, and making new/strengthening old friendships. In elementary school, I took Chinese … Continue reading Not Even a Week Later….
Our last full day in China began with a mango matcha smoothie and a quick trip to Disney's Shanghai office. I never expected their marketing strategies for both China and America to be so different from the development of a story franchise all the way to how they partner (and compete) with Alibaba and the … Continue reading Day 10 – One Last Hurrah
Now that I have had the Memorial Day Weekend to relax, recover from jetlag, and enjoy some Chicago-style pizza, I have begun to reflect on how this trip changed me. The first thing I’ve reflected on is how much I learned about Chinese business and its roadblocks. Although I learned some basic Chinese etiquette before … Continue reading Trip Debrief
It really is hard to believe that we were on the opposite side of the world just a few days ago. I had the experience of a lifetime in China with all of you! Primarily, I am most happy with how much closer we all grew during the trip. While I felt that I knew … Continue reading Trip Debrief
I had a fantastic China trip with my fellow T&M classmates. Because of this trip, many of us get closer. Because of this trip, I am able to shape people’s original assumptions about China. One of the most important lessons I have learned from this trip is having empathy. No matter it is to explore … Continue reading End of the Journey
Hoeft T&M Class 24: China Immersion 