Center for International Business Studies Blog
As my time abroad here in Dublin is coming to an end, I have had the opportunity to really dive in and immerse myself in Irish business. For the most part, business is business and a lot of the work …
Continue Reading about Business Nuances in Dublin – Thomas Mullen
Flexibility remains the biggest nuance I have experienced while working in a business abroad. I do feel my managers have given me more flexibility as an intern compared to the full-time staff as …
Continue Reading about Reflection Blog Post #2 – Caitlin Johnson
In Spain, professionals place a high value on work-life balance. Working days usually do not start until 10 A.M. and long lunch breaks are common. It is also not rare for offices to close early on …
Continue Reading about Madrid: Final Reflection – Lillian Gonzalez
There are some nuances that make the way Spaniards conduct business differently from the United States. First, people here conduct business in a much more friendly and personal manner than in the US. …
Continue Reading about Reflection Blog Post #4 – Kathryn Puckett
My initial impression of my internship company through interactions over email and my initial interview was that they are lax and much more laid back than American businesses. I got this impression …
Continue Reading about Reflection Blog Post #1 – Caitlin Johnson
Howdy, I'm David and I am currently interning with QualityTrade, a supplier certificate company, in Australia. Because the company I am interning with is a startup with relatively few employees, I …
