I'm going to China! I recently found out that I have been awarded a scholarship from the Center for Retailing Excellence to make my study abroad program in China for 2 weeks this summer possible. Studying abroad is one of the amazing opportunities that students in the Walton MBA program have access to - Brazil, China, Greece, India, Japan, or anywhere else you can find a program and want to go! The GSB website has more details here to learn about the different programs: http://gsb.uark.edu/stab.asp.
Specifically, the China program is designed for "MBA and MMBA students [to] investigate the economic, business, political, and cultural environment and trends in China and are introduced to the key issues in the Chinese/American economic and business relationship." During our two weeks abroad, we will have the chance to visit Wal-Mart, China and other multinational companies such as Li and Fung, Kantar Retail, Unilever and various organizations such as the US Embassy. In addition to the corporate visits and learning, we will also get to tour cultural sites such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Hangzhou Gardens, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and Mao's Memorial Hall. See our tentative and basic itinerary below:
Tentative Itinerary
May 20: Departure - USA
May 21: Arrival - Hong Kong
May 22: Shenzhen - Business Visits
May 23: Hong Kong - Business Meetings
May 24: Hong Kong - Free Day
May 25: Travel - Beijing
May 26-27: Beijing - Sightseeing
May 28: Beijing - Business Meetings
May 29: Travel - Shanghai
May 30: Shanghai - Cultural Visits
May 31-June 01: Shanghai - Business Visits
June 02: Shanghai - Free Day
June 03: Return - USA
I'm really excited about this opportunity to learn about a new culture and experience firsthand the realities of international business as it continues to become more and more prevalent in today's global economy. We have had a few chances to meet the other students traveling to China, and although I didn't previously know any of the students in my program, I have already formed fast friendships. I am particularly excited to be able to travel with Lily who happens to be the only other girl on the trip and also a student from China. I know that she will be a great travel companion and an invaluable resource to help me with the language and culture. I'll be sure to post my finalized itinerary and about the trip while I'm abroad and once I return. It's going to be incredible! :o)
- Tammy :o)
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