Global Learning Opportunities
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Global Learning Opportunities is a program provider offering 6 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 12 countries such as France, The United Kingdom, Iceland, and Thailand.
Not your traditional study abroad program - Travel the world, learn from global business leaders, and earn university credit while gaining a competitive advantage for your career.
Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) - formerly known as International Business Seminars (IBS), organizes short-term, multi-destination, faculty-led study abroad programs that provide insight into the business, cultural, social, and political environments of each country visited. GLO programs, designed as 'your first business trip abroad' experience, provide an opportunity for students to network with business executives, visit global companies in a variety of industries, while experiencing different cultures and some of the world's most well-known attractions and destinations.
Study Abroad with Global Learning Opportunities
"This trip has taught me to always be open to learning and trying new things."
A student Northern Illinois University
"I learned numerous things from my experience abroad that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I learned how to navigate through foreign public transportation systems with nothing but a map. I learned how to communicate with local people that did not speak my language. I learned a lot about different cultures and that th..."
S Shilling University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"I gained a better understanding of how the rest of the world works and lives everyday. I also gained the experience of networking. It was worth every penny I paid for this trip"
Taylor R Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I learned a lot about how our cultures compared to other people are so drastically different. It is totally worth every moment of your life to do something like this."
don hidalgo Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"My experience abroad was completely worthwhile. Hearing how successful people do business is interesting in any country; but even more so when you hear about how they dealt with difficulties there and how they overcome them. They have to deal with language and cultural barriers in addition to working under different government r..."
Emily Arceneaux Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I gained a greater understanding into local business practices, including thinking about solutions to issues that I may have never thought of in the past. I also gained greater insight into myself and my upbringing and how I can conduct myself to foster better relationship with people from other backgrounds."
Chad Nolte Northern Illinois University
"I gained a much greater understanding for the different cultures in each country and how those cultures affect businesses in those countries. I loved learning about the business models and backgrounds of globally successful companies from their executives. It was 100% worth whiles. "
Katelyn Fenner University of Mississippi
"I gained the opportunity to network with top-level business executives in a foreign country and outside of a classroom. I also had the opportunity to dive into the culture in all of the countries visited. "
Alison Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"It was interesting to see how businesses function day to day in other countries. We are free to do what we want after our meetings are over so you definitely get to explore these new places and learn even more! "
A student Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"Seeing the different international businesses and how they operate and overcome challenges was very interesting. I didn't know much about the companies we visited before the trip, but now I am very knowledgeable about these companies "
A student Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"It was a worthwhile experience. I was able to learn how differently foreign businesses operate compared to those in the United States. I was able to also learn about overall cultural differences between US society, and those of other cultures."
A student Northern Illinois University
"i gained lifetime friends, learned my way around two cities in europe, 1000% worthwhile. i would do it all over again in a second. "
Tess Stewart Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I am originally from Asia(India), I had never thought of exploring my own continent or even imagined that there is so much to see and learn in Asia. I was always more inclined towards exploring the western side. but this trip has given me a new vision and understanding of Asia."
ANITH VISWAMBHARAN Northern Illinois University
"I think this was an amazing experience in terms of personal and professional growth. You simply would not get these types of interactions in any other situations. "
A student Northern Illinois University
"It was a entirely unforgettable experience!"
James Curlee University of Mississippi
"International business perspective, business culture and attitude in Vietnam and Thailand. Cultural differences in Vietnam and Thailand including the food and everyday lives of the local citizens."
Jonathan Wagner Northern Illinois University
" Overall this trip has taught me a lot about the career I want in international business, my personality, and a better cultural outlook. "
Ewelina Siwik Ashland University
"I gained friends, knowledge about business overseas, knowledge about all the places I went."
A student Murray State University
"I gained a knowledge of local cultures and history. "
A student California Lutheran University
"I gained a more open mind, patience, and a hunger for travel during my experience abroad. It was worthwhile because it showed me that I would like to work on an international assignment some day, and now if an employer asks me I can say "yes!" without any hesitation or uncertainty whether or not I will be happy!"
Amanda Mapes Northern Illinois University
"My favorite part was learning about each culture from everyday and business point of views."
Megan Trent California State University - Fullerton
"I learned more about the different cultures and feel like I really opened up as a person."
Alex Bullock Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I gained a completely new perspective on my life and my career. Best opportunity I have had in college. "
A student Northern Illinois University
"I gained a greater understanding of Vietnam's history and culture, and an idea of where Thailand will be heading in the future. If given the change to do it again, I definitely would. "
Leanna Rutledge University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained independence through using the tube and metro. "
A student Northern Illinois University
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