Global Learning Opportunities
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Global Learning Opportunities is a program provider offering 5 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 11 countries such as France, Germany, Netherlands, and The United Kingdom.
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
"What I learned from my experience abroad is how a culture affects a business’ practices. The typical American business culture is to earn as much money as possible. European culture is much different in that they are concerned about environmental conservation and many people are not concerned with advancement in their career or ..."
Nicole LeBlanc Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"The program was definitely worthwhile. I was able to put my business knowledge into international perspectives and learn the practices of many companies, that will aid me in my futur career."
Eliette Rutledge University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
"I hadn't ever been out of the US before, so I gained several foreign perspectives in rapid succession. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Northern Illinois University
"I learned from the international companies we visited and all about different European cultures. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Jessica Rothamer University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
"My personal self and morals have been established "
A student University of the Incarnate Word
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. "
Kimberly Comet California Lutheran University
"I learned how America is perceived by other countries, and how similar we really can be to other countries. I gained an understanding of myself and what I want to do when I start my full-time job (work overseas! maybe Germany?) And found that while people are very opinionated about America, we are not hated as much as I thought...."
Amanda M Northern Illinois University
"I gained perspective on different aspects of business that I didn't know existed prior"
Greg Marzilli Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"This trip taught me a lot about adapting to new environments, time management, team work, and learning about international business. Which is valued in the United States for businesses who are unaware of how hard this may be, with the different cultures. "
Brooke Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"3- From my experience abroad I learned to be confident in myself. I think this simple fact made the trip worthwhile. I was able to face new challenges and adventures everyday which gave me more confidence in my own abilities. I was able to use what I have learned in the past to help me in each situation. "
A student Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"I learned a lot about international business. I think that going abroad and experiencing things for yourself is the best way to learn and grow. Going abroad was definitely worthwhile."
Samantha Stearns University of Mississippi
"I learned how important learning foreign languages is. Yes, it was worthwhile!"
A student Northern Illinois University
"What I gained from this experience was knowledge of business settings in Europe businesses. I also got an opportunity to explore and get to know so many different countries/cities. "
A student Northern Illinois University
"This experience was 100% worthwhile and I learned a lot while traveling abroad! My Europe seminar with IBS was my first time traveling out of the country. I’ve traveled some within the United States, but traveling abroad is a completely different experience. In the States we’re so used to the same language being spoken everywher..."
Julia Meyer Northern Illinois University
"I learned a great deal about international relations when it comes to european to european business, as well as european to american business practices. More than I could ever learn in the classroom. "
Joshua Oltman University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
"I learned about other cultures and also about myself!"
Peyton Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"What life is like in another country, it was worthwhile. "
Phillip Proctor Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
"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 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
" 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
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