To my pre-departure self, Hey me! I know that you’re incredibly busy with work and are exhausted after visiting D.C. and experiencing a bit of cold feet. The classes are a bit weird since you only meet once a week at most, but this gives you so much free time! Take advantage of it! Vienna…
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Skills I’ve Learned in Reims, France
Hello! My name is Ben, and I’m a junior finance and global management major currently studying abroad in Reims, France, at NEOMA Business School. Living and studying on a different continent requires a lot of adaptability and the ability to learn quickly. Soft skills have been essential as I’ve interacted with people from around the…
Easter Break Eve
I can’t believe it has already been a month since I arrived in Austria! I’ve already adjusted my behaviors and schedule and learned a few tricks to better integrate into Vienna. I’ve already visited a few major landmarks in the city, including castles! There’s still so much I have to see! Classes have officially begun,…
Finally in Vienna!
I officially arrived in Vienna almost two weeks ago! I have my WU Student Card and my semester train and bus pass, so I’m all set to go! Overall, the general atmosphere of Austrian and Viennese culture has been mostly what I expected: formal yet welcoming. This is what I expected due to my background…
Adapting to the French Way of Life
My name is Ben Briggs, and I’m currently participating in an exchange program at NEOMA Business School in Reims, France. Studying in a French business school has opened my eyes to many cultural and social differences between France and the US. The first significant difference I noticed arose when doing the administrative work before getting…
The French Classroom Experience
My name is Ben, and I’m a junior studying at NEOMA Business School in France. I have loved the classroom experience and the pedagogical approach in my program. Business schools in France operate outside of the public university system and are all private institutions that only award business degrees. Because of this distinction and because…
Final Days In Japan
My semester at Sophia University in Tokyo was an amazing experience and is now coming to an end. Through language barriers, unique customs, and unfamiliar traditions, I discovered the power of empathy and understanding in bridging the gaps between people from different backgrounds. Among the moments during my semester, a few stood out as true…
Beyond Tokyo
It’s crazy to thing that I have been in Japan for almost two months and that I am about halfway through my exchange semester. It feels like I just got here but it also feels like forever since I’ve been home. The biggest difference I’ve noticed as I adapt to Japanese culture is how there…
Au Revoir Marseille!
My experience has been a complete mix of total enjoyment and challenging adjustments along the way. I have never been faced with so much possibility, whilst also needing to use my time wisely to maximize my time abroad. This meant deciding which places I should travel to within my time in Europe, but also what…
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