International Wisdom
A strong learning curve is the fortuitous opportunity to gain experience, knowledge, and culture when traveling the world.
The secret to a successful business is understanding cultural sensitivity rules and norms when navigating the changing business landscape and responding to global challenges.
Great Wall of Badaling 八达岭
China
An opportunity to study at a Summer School Session at Renmin University of China 中国人民大学 at the School of Economics. The institution was chosen due to its international recognition for excellence in applied economics, business administration, and statistics.
The impetus to pursue this program was to attain a holistic experience of conducting business in one of the world's top economies. At the completion of the program, I was offered a student teaching job to further amplify my research and immerse myself in the functions of foreign business markets.
Fields of Study: Academia, Business Economics, Intellectual Property, Language, Statistics, and Technology.
The Netherlands
In an ever-expanding international marketplace, this global field-intensive course introduces me to the mechanisms of international law, global trade, International treaties, and operating regulations.
When establishing strong long-term business relationships with foreign companies and/or governments, the criticality of conducting a thorough risk assessment of the potential legal hazards before a company launches international operations cannot be overstated. This understanding has significantly enriched my knowledge base.
Fields of Study: International Law, Foreign Philanthropy, NGO, and Transitional Justice.
International Court of Justice, The Hague
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, собо́р Васи́лия Блаже́нного
Russia
Through NYU, this summer global field intensive program presented to finance and international relations students an unparalleled vantage point from which to experience firsthand the business and economics of contemporary Russia.
The Moscow program is a practical immersion into the city's role in shaping world politics, economics, and banking . It's not just about sitting in a classroom, but about engaging with major corporations, business leaders, economists, and fiscal policy experts.
Fields of Study: Banking, Business Development, Commodities, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, International Trade, and Organizational Design.
Israel & Palestine
At the invitation of NYU Law, this two-week program offered a comprehensive opportunity to benchmark Israel’s best practices in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. In addition to the elements of business law, as a participant, I was exposed to a wide range of practical models, tools, and methodologies crucial for the creation of start-up companies and the development of innovative ventures within large organizations.
Through a wide array of behind-the-scenes visits to leading companies and organizations with access to the insights and know-how of renowned start-up founders, mentors, investors, high-tech companies, and R&D centers of multinational corporations in the Start-Up Nation.
Fields of Study: B2B, Digital Media, Financial Modeling, Product Development, and Start-Ups.
Jerusalem
Latin Bridge, Sarajevo
Bosnia &Herzegovina and Serbia
My NYU journey took me to Sarajevo, Bosnia, where we had a firsthand chance to observe the workings of the War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This hybrid tribunal, tasked with prosecuting war crimes, offered a unique perspective on the process of international justice. In Sarajevo, I interacted with court personnel, journalists, NGOs, and even victims’ groups.
Our journey continued by bus to the Srebrenica memorial sites at Potocari. After paying our respects, we proceeded to Belgrade. The final leg of our educational journey included two insightful days in Belgrade. Here, we had thoughtful conversations with Serbian NGOs, and legal personnel at Belgrade’s War Crimes Chamber. The knowledge and understanding I gained through this international study experience have been invaluable.
Fields of Study: Conflict Resolution Studies, Geopolitics, Human Rights, International Law, and Peacekeeping.
Germany
As my first academic international experience, my alma mater has had this joint program with Leuphana University, which originated ten years ago at UTRGV’s legacy university, UT Pan American.
The focus of this program is immersion in the culture and overall living conditions of the host country – to experience and study it from the standpoint of the economy, the legal system, business practices, social norms, and the culture in general. The Topics in Marketing course was designed to introduce me to the many facets of working in a global marketplace.
Fields of Study: Business Management, Commercialization, Economics, and Marketing.
Reichstag Building, Berlin