Initial Impressions – Jisoo Lee
One of the first impressions that I had from the UC3M business school was that it felt smaller and more focused. The campus is smaller and so are the classrooms, making it an environment where open discussion is strongly encouraged and is not a heavy lecture-style class. There is also a large international mix of…
First Impressions on Copenhagen – Alison Staats
Howdy, I have officially been in Copenhagen for almost 2 weeks now and have been attending school for 3 days, and I have initial first impressions ranging from Danish culture to the different class formats at my host university. Firstly, everything here is clean and green. Receiving is a big deal here, and there are…
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First days in Copenhagen – Alec Taylor
My first days in Copenhagen have been spiked with excitement and curiosity. As my first time outside of America, there have been many things that have surprised me on how different they are compared to back home in the United States. My first shock is how Copenhagen looks compared to cities back in America. Copenhagen…
First Impressions of Copenhagen – Enzo Romano
Hej fra København! My name is Enzo Romano, and I have been in Copenhagen for a little over a week now. I have already noticed some things that are different here than what I’m used to back in Texas. Firstly, how people get around. In Copenhagen, especially the city centers, it is much more common…
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From Howdy to Hej – Dallas Phillips
I have been in Copenhagen for two weeks now, and my first impression is how calm everything is here. Despite being the capital city, people do not live a fast-paced life. The locals remind me a lot of Texans in the sense that they are eager to assist you in any way you need. Their…
My Last Weeks in Copenhagen – Malhaar Das
My time in Copenhagen has changed my perspectives on many things, with the primary one being how much study abroad has encouraged personal growth. I had never traveled out of the country alone before this experience, and I was incredibly concerned about the cultural differences, like the language barrier, public transportation, and generally being far…
Reflections on Business and Culture Abroad – Delaney Smith
I would like to begin my reflection by expressing how thankful I am for the opportunity to have traveled abroad. Spending a month in Spain isn’t an experience everyone is lucky enough to have at 20 years old. I thank God every day that I was able to experience a new culture and explore a…
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Final Reflection of Barcelona – Emeri Milam
Studying abroad in Spain gave me a deeper understanding of how culture influences both business practices and personal interactions. Before leaving, I assumed Spanish business would feel fairly similar to the U.S., maybe just operating at a slower pace. What I found instead was a culture where trust, relationships, and communication are central, and where…
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Entry #1: First week in Barcelona – Vanessa Bermudez
I am currently partaking in the Barcelona, Spain, Faculty-led study abroad program to earn my international business credit over the summer. So far, Spain appears to have a completely different work-life balance and daily schedule from the United States. They prioritize interpersonal relationships and have a “work to live” mindset rather than valuing temporal accomplishments.…
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Final Reflection of Barcelona – Luisa Valdivia
Studying abroad in Barcelona not only taught me a lot about myself, but also about how I can interact with others around both in a personal and professional situation. This opportunity gave me a chance to learn and actively apply what I was learning in class to real life situations. During class we learned the…
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Post Reflection – Lynette Klar
In reflection of my study abroad, I found my journey to Spain to have altered my mindset on the business practices of the U.S. verses the E.U., Spain more specifically. The major differences that I took note of almost immediately were of the cultural differences relating to productivity, at least in Spain. These differences reveal…
Growing Abroad! – Sofia Ewing
Before going to Spain, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what life and business there would be like. I pictured it being somewhat like the U.S. with Spanish as the main language and some cultural differences. I also thought I understood Spanish culture from what my family told me and what I…
The End of Spain Business – Bridget Stevens
As cliché as it sounds, studying abroad has changed my life for the better. I have never traveled outside of the country and had limited knowledge of Spain and Europe in general. It was always somewhere I wanted to travel, but it was never at the top of my bucket list, nor did I ever…
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Gaudi Times with Good Company – Madelyn Schroeder
From the streets of the Gothic Quarter to the courtyard of Vita Pobleanau. From the Catedral de Barcelona to the Jubilee at the Vatican. From the bus ride to the Delta to the camel ride through the Sahara. From the daily coffee runs after ERSP class to the delectable cooking classes savoring specialty dishes. From…
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From Barcelona to Beyond: Lessons in Culture, Business, and Growth – Isabella Theroff
Now that I have returned from my time in Spain, I have had a chance to reflect on how much I learned, both about international business practices and about engaging with people from a different cultural background. The experience challenged many of my initial expectations and gave me a much broader perspective than I had…
Looking Back on Spain: The Experience of a Lifetime – Grant Ashby
Howdy! My name is Grant Ashby, and I just wrapped up my faculty-led program in Barcelona, Spain. During this incredible experience, I got to learn about two interesting subjects while being immersed in the beautiful cultures of Catalan and Spanish. Prior to stepping foot on the plane to travel to Barcelona, I had some lofty…
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Reflecting on my time in Barcelona – Anna Posey
After spending a month in Barcelona, my perspective on both the social and business world has shifted. I observed so much – from how Barcelonans go about their daily lives, to how they run their companies and approach work-life balance. My first impressions turned out to be mostly accurate: people here truly work to live…
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Lasting Impressions of Copenhagen – Claire Hutchison
After spending three weeks in the city, I can definitely say that this is one of my most favorite European cities to spend time in. Getting to know other international students was an amazing experience and working alongside them is always a culturally enriching experience that is valuable to my international business interests. I was…
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