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
"Yes, the trip was very worthwhile. I was able to experience many different cultures and languages. I also was able to network with many business professionals from international companies."
Kaley Pittsley Clarion University of Pennsylvania
"That Europeans are extremely efficient. Definitely worth seeing how a different continent conducts business."
Emilia Smith Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"You truly find yourself in the mist of everything going on around you. The ideas you hear about the company traditions, the history of the culture, and how different the country is from one's own home, you truly understand more or so of who you are."
Octavio Meza California Lutheran University
"Not only did I learn about how international business works, but I learned what it takes to work at or run a successful company abroad. I also learned a lot about myself and how experiencing different cultures makes me a better person. "
Shelby Riley University of Mississippi
"I learned the value of presenting yourself professionally and networking. I also learned the importance of respecting the cultures of other countries and adapting. My experience was definitely worthwhile. "
Candice S Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I learned plenty of useful information about international business and gained a lot of good friends from this program!"
Bingxuan Cheng University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"Gain life long friends and a seek a international job. "
A student Northern Illinois University
"I improved communication skills, met new friends, and learned about many new businesses and industries that sparked my interest."
Everette Dawkins University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"Gained business experience, friends to last a lifetime and incredible memories. Yes very worthwhile"
A student University of Mississippi
"Different mannerisms of Europeans"
Kayla Seawood Canisius College
"I learned a lot about business and international culture. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"It was amazing. "
Dylan F Ashland University
"I learned so much about the history and the culture of the cities we visited, and I gained memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!"
A student Northern Illinois University
"This experience taught me how to communicate with people from different cultures, who speak different languages, and have different social norms. These are very important learned skills that cannot be taught in a classroom."
Leslie S Murray State University
"It gave me a different perspective of other countries and the U.S. It opened my eyes to so much more, and now I can't wait to travel abroad again!"
A student University of Mississippi
"I learned so much about other cultures and way of life. "
Rachel D University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
"I learned that there is a whole world outside of my own. I hadn't gone traveling outside of the US at all, so I was very used to the American, especially southern, culture. Being immersed in another culture was a very humbling experience in that I was in an unfamiliar place and had to rely asking others for directions, and som..."
A student Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I really improved my ability to navigate through some of Europe's largest and busiest cities with little experience."
Molly S Clarion University of Pennsylvania
"Learned how to get around so well in all the countries, became very familiar with the cultural norms, would feel very comfortable back in those cities when I go again "
A student University of Mississippi
"I was able to gain better views on how companies work abroad and how the corporate culture changes how the company runs."
Kerrian M Northern Illinois University
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned about different businesses and different cultures and, as a business student, that was absolutely wonderful. "
Michelle C Clarion University of Pennsylvania
"This trip was absolutely worthwhile. I met friends that I will have for the rest of my life and gained knowledge that I will use forever. "
Savannah B Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I learned quite about the differences between doing business in America versus business in foreign countries. It was absolutely worth hearing different prospectives from business leaders within their home countries."
A student California Lutheran University
"I learned that you can make friends in the most unlikely places. People are very willing to help you. Public transportation is one of the best things in a foreign country. It makes getting around so much simpler. I also learned that getting lost isn't the worst thing in the world. Whenever I got lost with a group we ended up fin..."
Lyndsay L Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I had been to Europe beforehand when I stayed with a host family in Germany for a month. I traveled with a group of 30 Americans and we all had a German brother or sister there when we arrived. I had zero complications and a ton of fun. Unfortunately, my experience with IBS was not like the former. The students on my trip (parti..."
Courtney N California Lutheran University
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