Five students studied in Costa Rica over Winter Term to deepen their knowledge of international business and economics.
黑料不打烊 MBA students studied abroad in Costa Rica over Winter Term for a deep dive into the culture and business environment of the Central American nation.
The trip’s itinerary provided a mix of company visits, cultural tours, and reflection sessions, allowing students to absorb the complexities of doing business in a diverse environment.
鈥淚 appreciated traveling with my cohort from different industries,鈥 said Brandon Swindell G鈥24, a team leader at Fidelity Investments from New Bern, N.C. 鈥淲e each enjoyed learning more about our peers industry鈥檚, and their professional experiences.鈥
A visit to AstraZeneca also stood out to a group who learned how the organization tailors and implements marketing standards in multiple countries.
鈥淭he most impactful experience of the trip was our service project with Lifting Hands,鈥 said Warren Snell G鈥24 of Apex, N.C., who works as a customer demand manager at Cisco.
Swindell echoed this impact. 鈥淪eeing how Lifting Hands is able to have a massive impact on their communities with limited financial resources was a highlight of the trip,鈥 he said.
The group observed how businesses keeps sustainability in mind with their practices. 鈥淎fter seeing the La Paz waterfall and the Po谩s Volcano, I understand why sustainability is important to the people and businesses of Costa Rica.鈥 Swindell said.
The study abroad was from January 7-14, 2024, and聽the group had company visits with:
- Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency
- Phillips
- AraCacao
- Starbucks Coffee Farm
- C谩mara Nacional de Ecoturismo y Turismo Sostenible
- AstraZeneca
- Lifting Hands
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