Study Abroad
During my time abroad, the variety of professional practices, cultural adaptation, and interpersonal relatability has allowed me to become more knowledgeable and well-versed in foreign environments, and in this case, foreign countries. Although I have studied international business and the French language for multiple years prior, in France I had the opportunity to put these practices into effect for the first time. As I stayed with a host family, as well as attending a university in Montpellier with all my courses being in French, I was totally immersed in the language and culture of the country, even making new global connections during my stay.
Mission
Over the course of my abroad experience, I vastly improved and became noticeably more comfortable with speaking the French language, especially when interacting with new people. The degree of comfortability, regarding academics, societally, as well as daily life, improved vastly from the time I first arrived in Montpellier through my departure. The level of independence I had when abroad was also a notable factor, as these were my first times being on a plane and having to navigate the city and meet my daily needs autonomously. Alongside the surmounted difficulties encountered during my abroad experience, an unforgettable facet was this encounter serving as my introduction to living in a densely populated urban area, with Montpellier having roughly 500,000 inhabitants. Accounting for transportation time and the grandiosity of life, I grew to become accustomed to life in a big city, which is a grand necessity regarding the field of business. Having to balance my academic life, my internship, as well as my personal life seemed to be a mountainous task, but it has assisted and prepared me for my life in the professional world post-graduation. I believe that becoming accustomed to life in this context trivializes the unknown due to my new level of adaptability, allowing me to be able to fit into any environment. Abroad, there were many experiences and much savoir faire that I would not have understood unless I experienced it myself, like the differences in the way of life in France compared to the United States. Different values are prioritized over others, such as increased political awareness, socioeconomic adhesivity, and respect for individuality, amongst many others. During my experience, I was fortunate to be able to travel to other countries as well, such as Spain, the Czech Republic, and Poland, which further expanded my knowledge and understanding regarding regional culture and economic differentiation, which are important traits in the domain of international business. The degree of exposure I have had to various European markets (as it is important to note, the EU is one of the leading trade regions with the US) further stressed the importance of adaptability and the consideration of global perspectives in international business.
I believe the experience is necessary and beneficial for not only international business majors, but the world as a whole, due to the increasing reliance on internationality within the modern world. I believe that my time abroad has made me become a better, more well-rounded individual whilst also preparing me for my professional career.
Vision
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