First Impression of Madrid – Maria Ramirez
Hello from Madrid! It’s been a couple of weeks since I finally made it to the city and it still feels surreal. The first couple of days, I was running all over the place trying to buy room necessities and all the basic items that I didn’t think about when packing. Getting my room set…
Initial Thoughts From Strasbourg, France! – Abby Mosley
Bonjour!! I just finished my first 2 weeks of classes in Strasbourg and it’s been amazing! I’ve met so many people from all across the world and really gotten a feel for the French culture. Even after studying French for a few years in high school, moving here was quite the culture shock! I sadly…
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Exploring Taiwan! – Zhizhen Yang
It has been nearly two weeks since I have been in Taipei City, Taiwan. My experience thus far has been nothing short of spectacular. Initially, I was shocked about the differences between the U.S. and Taiwan. First, Taiwan is a beautiful country. I currently live in Wenshan District, near the campus of National Chengchi University.…
My first impressions of Milan – Isabella Leal
I’ve been in Milan for about 2 weeks now and wow, it is so different from the United States! I should also mention that I’m a marketing major looking to break into the fashion industry (one of the main reasons I came to Milan ~ for the fashion). Bocconi offers a fashion management course that…
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Don’t Mess With Denmark – Eleanor Neighbors
When driving on the highway in Texas it is hard to miss the infamous “Don’t Mess with Texas” signs concerning littering on roadways. The campaign originated in the 80s and has remained a strong status symbol of Texas’ stance on littering. While abroad, I did not expect this motto to continue resonating with me. The…
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Cultural Differences and Impressions While Abroad – Taylor Mathis
My study abroad was unique in that I did not have a single host city, but I traveled to seven different countries. This allowed me to witness many cultural differences in Europe. My first stop was in London, UK and this city was absolutely beautiful. It reminded me of New York City, with the metro…
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Final Reflections – Julia Bumguardner
After spending a month traveling across Europe, my idea of a global market was truly changed. There is so much history and diversity across this continent. One thing that I was definingly mistaken about was that the way business is conducted is standard across the globe. Definitely not true. Seeing the norms in European commerce…
How Study Abroad Changed My Life – Taylor Mathis
If I had told myself going into college that I would get the opportunity to study abroad, I wouldn’t have believed it. I came to Texas A&M University to run cross country and track, but after having some serious injuries and factors in my life, I no longer ran for TAMU. This was a really…
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Final Reflection – Ella McCutchin
As my time in Dubrovnik ended, I found myself reflecting on how much this experience had broadened my perspective. My initial impressions of the cultural differences between Dubrovnik and the U.S. were accurate, but living and working in this environment allowed me to appreciate these differences more deeply. The “shyness” of the students at the…
Initial Impressions of the Business School, City, and Country – Ella McCutchin
Studying abroad in Dubrovnik, Croatia, as part of the Europe Innovation program through Texas A&M University, was my first real taste of working on an international project. The collaboration with the University of Dubrovnik was both exciting and challenging. Initially, I noticed a significant difference between the highly involved culture at Texas A&M and the…
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Initial Impressions – Brenley Sadler
Studying abroad has been a dream of mine for as long as I could remember!! I remember dreaming of the day that I would be in another country living my best life with all the new friends I made and knowing that it would be an experience I’d probably talk about for the rest of…
My time in Croatia – Brenley Sadler
As mentioned in my last post, studying abroad has always been a team of mine, and now I can say that dream has come true! Being able to embark on this journey has been such an eye opening experience and one I do know I will truly talk about for the rest of my life!!…
Back in Texas – Andrew Kunz
My time at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology changed my perspective significantly. HKUST is a wonderful university with amazing professors and great students. It is important to note that the classes can be challenging. They are graded on a curve against other students, making a pretty competitive environment. While the grade does…
Blog Post 3 – Brock Melton
The final part of my trip was by far the most enjoyable. I began this part of the trip by visiting Rome, where I immersed myself in the history that has greatly shaped the world. Seeing sculptures and paintings by artists like Michelangelo; pieces I had only ever seen in history books, was truly incredible.…
Final Reflections – Brooklyn Ford
It has been about two months since I arrived back in the United States after my study abroad trip, and I can confidently say it truly was the trip of a lifetime. I had never been out of the country before, so this was a whole new experience for me. I gained so much experience…
Final Reflections – Aidan Johannsen
As our four weeks in Barcelona have come to an end, I have emerged as a more confident, adaptable, and understanding person. Through the many memorable experiences and activities, I have grown and developed, built important relationships, and overcame many challenges. As the trip began, we were told by our professors that traveling and living…
Blog Post #3 – Brooke Taylor
Ending my study abroad trip in Barcelona is a bittersweet experience filled with both sadness and excitement. I’m sad to leave such a beautiful and vibrant city, which has offered me countless memorable moments, but at the same time, I’m thrilled to return to College Station with a whole new group of friends that I…
Blog Post 3 – Parker Cooke
What I believe is the most important thing I learned while in Spain is how business interacts with people. Let me explain: I came into this trip without much excitement about business and didn’t have a clear plan for how business would be part of my life in the future. What I discovered during this…