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The Final Push in Varanasi

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This blog post was written by BRIC participants Lauren Mariano and Tatiana Traulsen…

As BRIC 2017 is coming to a close, our last formally planned week was spent in Varanasi, India. Given that we are studying World Religions for the duration of India, choosing to visit one of the most ancient and holy places in the world was extremely educationally relevant. Acclimating to India as a whole these past few weeks, one cannot ignore how deeply embedded religion is to society. It affects everything from politics to economic activity. This fact was especially noticeable in Varanasi, as there was no shortage of rituals.

Comparative to Delhi, Varanasi has a different energy. Cows roam the streets and people were constantly going to the Ganges river. In Hinduism, the river is considered sacred and has the power to cleanse one of sins. Overall, the entirety of Varanasi involved learning about the environment and what it means to the people living there.

Being in a completely new environment and exposed to a different side of India, the strength of the cohort was tested. While in Varanasi, pollution levels in Delhi reached a historical high of 969. The World Health Organization considers anything above 25 AQI to be unsafe. The effects trickled into Varanasi, reaching a level of 648.

Pictured below is the group clad in masks and scarves in protection against hazardous air conditions.

As the week went on, the number of affected students increased. As immune systems weakened, it was incredible to see how everyone remained still strong. Members of the cohort stayed engaged. Some students brought back food for the students not feeling well, and our professor and advisors were understanding.

This feeling of unity and connection carried on into Wednesday night. On a small café rooftop terrace, BRIC students Lauren and TJ played the guitar, Leonard played the drums, and everyone else sang along. We can’t begin to describe how beautiful it felt to see how close we’ve all become since the first day of pre-departure when we introduced ourselves. There is no doubt that this cohort, along with our professors, was the best support system one could ask for on this challenging program. We have learned that although we are all different from one another, we were brought together by our same curiosity, passion for travel, and willingness to learn about everything and everyone in our surroundings.


Reflections From Studying Abroad

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This blog post was written by Jessamine Von Arx, who participated in the IES Abroad Program – Emerging Economies: Buenos Aires & Santiago this past Spring…

 Why do you think it is important for students to go abroad? The best way to understand people who are different than you is to travel. Coming to Babson as a transfer student, I was told it would be very difficult to go abroad and graduate on time. I made it a priority to figure out how to go. I believed going abroad for a semester was important because it challenges you and helps you learn about other cultures. Learning about people who are different than me has been priceless and has helped me be a better person. Studying abroad helped me realize those differences aren’t so different after all.

 What was one of the biggest things you learned about yourself during your education abroad experience? I learned how resilient I am. I picked a program that was meant to challenge me. Some place where I didn’t speak the language, some place I had never been before, going with people I had never met, traveling within the program and living with host families. I was nervous but that is why I chose it! Pushing myself out of my comfort zone was a great decision. The difficult times made me stronger and good times felt even greater. I also learned how to lean more on my faith and on myself. I learned who I was. I didn’t have the perceptions of my friends or family around me so I had the chance to really figure out how I was going to deal with hardship. I feel lucky to have had that opportunity.

What was the most challenging issue you overcame during your education abroad experience? I went on a program with only a few people, ten to be exact. Having a small group had positives and negatives. I struggled to make friends abroad. I went to experience a new culture, eat good food and travel. My peers came for the nightlife and party scene. Being part of group where I didn’t enjoy the same activities as them was hard, especially at the beginning, but it ended up being a blessing. I ended up making friends with more locals. I got to do exactly what I wanted to do. I didn’t give into peer pressure when it would’ve been really easy to.

What surprised you most about the culture of your host country? I was most surprised by how the cultures I visited where very patriarchal. The whistling and looks were annoying and hard to get used to but it made me appreciate home. Though we still have a long way to go in the states, being in a society where most women still don’t work and men grabbing at you is normal made me realize how lucky I am. It also made me more passionate about wanting to spread feminism abroad.

How do you think your experience abroad will shape your future decisions and goals? I’ve always wanted to work for a nonprofit organization working with hunger, homelessness or education. Coming to Babson, it is easy to get attached to corporate companies instead. Going abroad, especially to a poorer country, reminded me of why I wanted to work to fight hunger and homelessness. Now, it is a goal of mine again to work for a nonprofit organization.

If you had to share one moment during your time abroad that was particularly influential, what would it be? When I was choosing a study abroad program, I really wanted to feel as if I was truly living in a city. To me, that meant I wouldn’t be in a homestay. I ended up picking a program that only had the option of a homestay. At first, I was bummed and wanted to be able to live on my own. But this was the most influential and beneficial part of my time abroad. Having a host mom gave me the opportunity to practice my Spanish, tell me her opinions on history and politics, show me the unknown gems of the city and to have a companion when I was homesick. I got a deeper and more meaningful experience because of the relationship I got to have with my host mom. It wasn’t always easy to understand her or to live with someone I had never met before but, those challenges helped me grow. I am so thankful for my host mom.

Many students feel like they cannot afford to go abroad.  If comfortable, please talk about how you paid for your abroad experience?  Did you get scholarships/grants? I was worried about money abroad as well but I soon figured out I spent less to go abroad than I would’ve to stay at Babson. Because however you pay for Babson tuition (grants, loans etc.) stays the same, you just need to focus on housing, food and flights. Going to South America gave me the opportunity to have very affordable housing and meals (especially in Santiago, Chile) and by searching on momondo.com for good flight deals, I came out ahead. The only thing is I lost was not being able to make money. This was hard for me but if you plan far enough ahead, you should be able to save from jobs and internships and cover the costs you incur.

Babson student featured as IDEA Blogger for IES Abroad

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Babson Junior Aidan Dennis studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this past Fall and was selected as an IDEA Correspondent (Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad) for IES Abroad, Babson’s education abroad partner.  IDEA correspondents represent students from diverse backgrounds and they share their experiences studying abroad through their own unique lens of diverse personal experiences.

See below Aidan’s reflection about contributing to IES as an IDEA correspondent and the link to his blog:

It was amazing to be able to supplement my study abroad experience with being an IDEA Blogger for IES Abroad. An IDEA Blogger is a part of the Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad and we have to reflect on our identity by sharing how it intersects with our study abroad experience. It allowed me to dig deeper in analyzing my study abroad experience and it was one of the greatest learning experiences I had while doing the Emerging Economies program.

See here Aidan’s final blog post: Reflecting on 102 Days Abroad

View all of Aidan’s IES blog contributions here.

Unicorns (or Unicamels) in the Middle East

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Ralph Haddad ’20, founder of Taste by Numeral Solutions, Inc.

The following post is from Ralph Haddad ’20, founder of Taste by Numeral Solutions, Inc. Numeral Solutions aims to change the way people’s tastes are integrated with their daily experiences. Our first platform called Taste is an innovative modern approach to restaurant discovery.

This blog was originally posted on Medium. Access here >>

I was thrilled to know that the founders of Careem, Uber’s Middle Eastern Rival, were coming to Babson College to give a talk.

On November 8th, Abdulla Elyas, one of the three co-founders of Careem, and Muath Khilfawi, the General Manager of Riyadh, talked to a group of Babson students about their journey with Careem. They shared the ups and downs, and how the company is preparing for even more exponential growth.

So here are a few lessons I learned from the people who are making Middle East history.

Respect Builds Culture.

They call their drivers captains. If that’s not respect and appreciation, then what is?

In a CNBC interview, Magnus Olson, co-founder of Careem explained:

“We … believe we have a great product … at the end of the day you’re sitting in a car with a captain that drives you, 80, 90 percent of the experience depends on the captain … if we want to have a great experience we need to care for them and make them partners in our success.”

This culture has been embedded in the company since the start, and it’s a critical factor of Careem’s success. Every person in the company understands it and lives by it, and it’s nothing short of impressive.

Humility is Key.

The minute Abdulla and Muath started talking about their journey, one thing seemed apparent to me: they were both insanely humble. They had just landed in Boston Logan Airport, came directly to Babson, and delivered their presentation ever so passionately. They listened intently, and took their time answering every question that was thrown at them. They even stayed way more than they were supposed to, making sure every question in the room was answered. For me, that doesn’t only stem from their passion for their job, it stems from their passion to inspire and change lives. This is one of the key drivers of the company. It’s their “macro” purpose, and humility is at its core.

Customers. Customers. Customers.

Careem did a crucial job of understanding the local customer need in the Middle East region. This is actually one of the main reasons they were able to compete with Uber and gain market share. Let me give you an example:

They realized that the Middle East was a cash-based market, and they knew that some of their captains and customers would feel uncomfortable sharing their credit card information. So what did they do about it? They added a cash button. Uber took around 2 years to implement its cash option in the region.

Another example, and this is one of my favorites, is a story about an early-rider who orders Careem every day for a 6–7AM trip. The trip was about an hour long, so the rider would sleep throughout the trip. The Captain noticed this, and as a result, Careem started providing the rider with pillows so that he can sleep comfortably. This is a simple, cheap, but meaningful example of how a global company can think local.

Don’t Be Afraid to Compete Against Giants.

Careem is competing against giants and against all odds, yet there is no signs of backing down. In fact, all signs show that they’re going all in.

There’s a couple of reasons for this, but at its core, they truly believe that they are adding significant value to their customers. Their whole business is customer-centric and not competitor-centric, which truly highlights the “macro purpose” I mentioned earlier.

However, this doesn’t mean that they don’t like to tease their competition from time to time. Check out this fun ad they put out to tease Uber.

 

Think Agile.

Careem did not start with over 200,000 captains. In fact, they started with just a few clients and no technical integration whatsoever. They had a phone operator that took calls from clients and scheduled their rides. The App did not exist at first.

You see, the first step with thinking Agile is identifying the problem. In Careem’s case, the initial problem was very specific:

— The first two cofounders were both McKinsey consultants, and their excessive business travels in the MENA region taught them that getting around another city as a businessman was difficult.

In short, the problem was:

Business people have trouble getting around in business trips: from the airport, to the airport, etc.

This is how it started. No tech, no thousands of users, nothing. Just an idea executed with the resources available.

The second step is brainstorming solutions, and then filtering them by feasibility and viability. This is extremely important.

They did not solve this by creating the technically demanding Careem app from the start. They introduced a minimum viable solution, and then iterated on it and improved the model when it became both feasible and viable.

Be Bold and Have Lots of Fun.

I will end this with another Careem ad that sums up the company’s “Be Bold” and “Have Fun” culture. They not only think outside the box, they also enjoy their time as they do that.

 

 

Thank you for reading!

David Lockwood ‘19 Recipient of DIS Academic Excellence Award

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David Lockwood ‘19 received an Academic Excellence Award for the fall 2017 semester while studying abroad DIS in Copenhagen. Each semester DIS recognizes one outstanding student in each program (selected by faculty and program staff) with an Award of Academic Excellence. Approximately 30 awards are given to students who have distinguished themselves in each program through diligence, commitment, and academic performance; students who contribute to a positive, collaborative learning environment in class. David received this honor out of a class of almost 1200 students. David’s DIS faculty in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Mikael Fuhr shared this: “David has demonstrated an extensive knowledge in the field of business and entrepreneurship. Throughout the course of ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe’, he has applied these skills while at the same time building new competencies with an open mind. Additionally, David has proven a great team player and classmate, always ready to help others in the course by sharing his knowledge freely.”

Third Culture Kid Conference

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This post is written by Laurie Xin, Class of 2019…

What is a Third Culture Kid? Someone who grew up constantly shifting from culture to culture – for a variety of reasons – and as a result, is able to assimilate into almost any environment at ease, and does not consider one place “home”.

I am a Third Culture Kid. I have three names: Laurie (my English name), Esther Cohen (my Hebrew name), and 苑新悦 (which is shown on my passport). These three names tell different parts of my past which all make salient contributions to my identity. Up until two weeks ago, I did not know that I was a Third Culture Kid. Or that there was actually a substantial amount of people who grew up with just as messy of a background as my own, and that they formed an entire organization around it.

Two weeks ago, a group of Babson students entered Clark University to attend the annual TCK Conference. We were all about to find out that the very differences that set us apart from one another, were in fact also the aspects that made us the same. Speakers from all different backgrounds came up to speak. At first glance they’d seem to contribute to only one race, but member after member came up and spelled out four, five different countries of origin, all encapsulated in a single life. It was like witnessing chameleons changing color in different habitats.

The need for connection is what draws us all together. I found it easier to hold quick and meaningful conversations with people at the conference; within an hour, almost everyone at the conference had made a dozen new connections that they added on various international and domestic social media apps. Knowing that a group of people who identify as TCK is sort of comforting. Part of me grew up adapted to feeling alone, and became complacent about not having a place to call “home”. The Babson students who attended found a new community who also identify strongly with the same feelings. In this sense, we found “home” in each other through mutual identification.

Whether or not we attend the conference again next year is not relevant. What is important is that we now know a new term to identify ourselves by. We have also found a new resource to tap into for all the relevant questions that we’ve found the answer to ourselves all this time – such as relevant visa issuances.

What I Learned about SEO in the Last Year

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Ryo Shibasaki MBA’19

The following post is from Ryo Shibasaki MBA’19, founder of Path to Success. Path to Success provides the most competent and reliable English learning service in Japan.

I started my website almost one year ago. In the first month, the page view was 800, but now it’s 2,000 views every day and keeps increasing. It’s still not a satisfying number yet, but page views can generate stable revenue and bring more potential customers. Do you want to know the magic of SEO?

There is no big jump.

There are a lot of myths and legends you may hear on the internet or from SEO experts. The view doubles in one month or getting 1 million views in three months. You may be fascinated by those rumors and follow their way or buy something from them. Do not do that. It can happen but it’s very rare, like winning a lottery which means it will never happen to you (including me).

Like learning a new language, SEO works very slowly, it needs time and patience. But if you follow basic rules of SEO, I am sure every website can have a certain amount of views. Once your website is trusted by Google, it will work as a free advertisement in the long run.

Don’t believe information on the internet.

You may find a lot of website or blogs written by some SEO experts. However, they are doing a website to earn money, not to provide accurate information. Sometimes, a website hires writers like college students who do not know about SEO. Also, Google updates its algorithm every year and some information which is accurate three years ago can be harmful to your website now.

When I started my website, I did not have experience with SEO so I believed some information on the internet. It was like putting more keyword in your article. More keywords show Google that your website is relevant to a specific topic. Do not do that.

Some bloggers shared their experience in SEO and suggest that keyword is a significant factor for improving their views. However, keyword is just one aspect of SEO and there are a lot of other factors. Maybe other factors work well for his/her website, not only keywords. So be careful of these kinds of tips.

Most SEO experts are just selling concepts; they cannot all teach you practical action.

If you have money, you may be interested in hiring an SEO expert. There is too much SEO expert out there and it is quite hard to find a right person. They may say Google values authority, relevance, and trust. But what are those concepts? How can you improve your authority? Most of the time, SEO experts are just talking about something from books or website, do not have real experience. They cannot teach you what you should do for your website.

Write blogs continuously 

If you have your company’s website and want to improve your views, one simple advice you can do from today is to write blogs. If you have the organic food business, talk about organic food, how you can choose good organic food or which store is the best to buy organic food. If you have a bike business, talk about bikes, which is the best store to buy a bike or explaining specific bike’s feature etc.

Read books

I will introduce one book which changed my SEO journey. I read more than 10 SEO books but most of them are waste of money and time. Most SEO authors/experts are interested in earning money, saying that you can be an SEO expert in one week!

My recommendation:

SEO 2018: Learn search engine optimization with smart internet marketing strategies by Adam Clarke

Read this book, learn theory and follow practical actions the book suggest. Your SEO journey can be much easier. Hope every entrepreneur who wants to start your website find this post.

My Summer Glavin Global Fellows Opportunity: An International Business Challenge in Valencia

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This blog post was written by Jasmine Rucker, Glavin Global Fellows member, expected graduation 2020…

I did not think that week-long trip to Valencia, Spain would leave such a lasting impact on my academic, professional, and personal life. Thanks to an opportunity through the Glavin Global Fellows, I participated in an International Business Challenge at EDEM in Valencia, Spain. In one week, I built relationships with an assortment of young professionals from around the world, learned essential modes of thinking by current industry professionals, and immersed myself in the rich local culture of Valencia.

I quickly realized that EDEM Escuela de Empresarios could easily be looked to as Spain’s Babson but on hyper-speed. They are equipped with amazing industry professionals whose passion could be fell from the next city over. Their energy made it easy for me to really engross myself in the complexity of this challenge. The initial challenge was to create a digital marketing strategy for Spain’s leading snack company, Grufsa. We primarily focused on Snatt’sGrufsa’s healthy-snack line, and how to make it a staple in the local homes of Spain. We had the opportunity to do a company visit to learn about their history, goals and future projections. We then toured their main manufacturing factory and grounds. I was also able to learn about the local social culture of Valencia. By the end of this week, I had formed friendships with an array of people from all over the world.

Throughout this week-long program, I learned a lot about myself as a business student and rising professional. I learned the power of being true to oneself and utilizing the power of mentors. Before this program, I regretfully underestimated the influence of a mentor’s perspective. In Valencia, I was able to really build a connection with the two mentors who spent the week with us, Igor and Kelsie. Their drive and constructive feedback was key to helping shape the idea that was our final proposal.

Words can hardly sum up the impact this opportunity has had on me. It was beyond anything I could have ever imagine. For the first-time, I was fully outside of my comfort level. My participation in EDEM International Business Challenge made me realize how many different perspectives there are in the business world and across the globe. It was nice to be outside of the ‘Babson Bubble’ and talk to young professionals who are extremely intelligent with such varied interests. In my group alone, we had people who wanted to pursue politics, marketing, law, and even technology. This trip helped me realized how diverse interests can, in the end, make all the pieces come together. A group is stronger when our outlooks are broad. It is amazing to witness how over the course of one week of hard-work, a group of multi-disciplinary young professionals came together to develop and propose an extensive digital marketing strategy.

Moving forward, I will continue to be fearless in environments that are new to me. I will embrace that uncomfortable feeling that I feel when I push the envelope. I learned how truly critical it is to actively aspire to have a global mindset. This is something that Babson tries to instill in us early on but the urgency of it is not felt until you are put in an unfamiliar situation. I really appreciate this opportunity that the Glavin Global Fellows at Babson and EDEM gave to me.


Tips for a Fun and Productive Study Abroad Experience

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This blog post was written by Brett Bottomley ’19…

Since ten of my lacrosse teammates, as well as hundreds of thousands of university students, will be heading to a foreign country to study abroad this fall, I thought it would be helpful to share some of my tips from my previous study abroad experiences. To give some background, I have spent time studying in China, India, Japan, and Russia while attending Babson College. For ten days in January 2017, I completed an Elective Abroad in Tokyo which focused on entrepreneurship and the complexities of the business world in Japan. In the fall of 2017, I spent one month a piece studying culture, history, and business in Russia (St. Petersburg & Moscow), entrepreneurship in China (Beijing & Shanghai), and world religions in India (New Delhi) as part of the Babson BRIC program. I am currently an exchange student completing coursework in accounting and finance at one of the top business schools in Asia; Singapore Management University (SMU) in Bras Basah, Singapore.

Before

  1. Familiarize yourself with the city/country
    1. Before departing for your destination, you should familiarize yourself with the city and country’s history, geography, influential people, government, economy, current events, etc. While no one expects you to be an expert, it certainly helps to have a strong base of knowledge. First, it shows that you are genuinely interested in and care about the city that you will be living in for the next four months. Second, it helps with academics as many liberal arts courses require you to read some of the country’s famous literary works which reference historical events and people. Lastly, you will be able to make connections between the city’s history and current events going on in the region, enabling more intelligent conversations with locals.
  2. Pack wisely
    1. Less is more when you are traveling. Lay out everything you want to bring with you on your bed and group them by category (t-shirts, shorts, etc.). After that, put half of everything you laid out into your suitcase and the other half back in your drawers and closet. It is unnecessary to bring so many clothes as rooms in other countries will typically be smaller than what you are used to, and you can always buy additional clothes at local markets, often for much cheaper than back home.

During

  1. Challenge your senses
    1. After arriving at your hotel, dorm, apartment, etc. and setting down your bags, go out and explore. Make sure you engage all of your senses will walking through new areas. Sight might be the most obvious, but sound and smell are incredibly important as well, especially in markets and food establishments. Do not only go to the tourist attractions; think outside the box, and you will stumble upon some hidden gems. Connect with local students and get their recommendations.
  2. Stay in touch
    1. Remember that studying abroad is not just an experience for you, but also your parents and family members, friends, and professional network. Be sure to set-up a time to regularly check in with your family to let them know you are doing fine as well as share your experiences and highlights so far. I think it is beneficial to start a blog as it forces you to reflect on your favorite memories and address some difficulties faced during your abroad journey. Keeping a blog makes it easier to articulate your experience to family, friends, and potential employers down the road.

After

  1. Articulate your experience
    1. After returning home, take a deep breath and relax. Often students face reverse culture shock when returning home as home will likely be different from abroad and different from what you expect it to be like. Coming back home to Seattle from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and New Delhi required some adjustment but being surrounded by family and friends eased the transition. After taking time to recollect yourself, spend time reflecting and articulating your experience. So many people are going to ask you how your time abroad was so you need to have a better answer than “fun.” I am a firm believer in it is not just saying what you did, but what you got out of it. Articulation is especially crucial for full-time job, and internship interviews as only about 10% of U.S. students study abroad so having your experience on your resume will make you stand out and will certainly attract questions about your time abroad.
  2. Be a mentor to others
    1. As someone who has been fortunate enough to spend a good chunk of time abroad, I enjoy being a mentor and advocate for those pondering the idea of spending a semester abroad. The rise of technology, specifically in telecommunications, internet, and transportation, has made the world increasingly small and connected. Students can choose from hundreds of cities and programs to partake in. It is important to evaluate every program through your own criteria rather than just following the crowd to the most popular

I hope everyone has a great time abroad. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about how to articulate your abroad experience on your resume, time management skills while abroad, or anything else.

My Emboldening Experience at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Conference (ALSB) in Portland, Oregon

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This blog post was written by Tayo Zenger ’21, who attended the Academy of Legal Studies in Business conference in Portland, Oregon on behalf of Babson to accept an Honorable Mention Award…

During the first week of August (10th-13th), I had the pleasure of attending that Academy of Legal Studies in Business annual conference in Portland, Oregon. In addition to accepting the Honorable Mention award for the paper, I was given the opportunity to present my research in front of a collection of professors and students who had also been selected to present. The conference proved not only to be a great experience to discover new ways to interpret topics through law but also a chance to explore the city of Portland.

The paper I had submitted to the conference and presented, titled “Do Executive Orders That Involve Immigration Such As DACA Violate the Administrative Procedure Act” was originally intended for my Business Law class, taught by Professor Sulkowski. During the spring semester prior to the conference, my class was assigned with a legal research paper, intended to heighten our interest in legal studies and understand the crucial components of a legal research paper. The paper obliged me to complete heavy research, made of mostly primary sources, and left me with the feeling that I had mastered the topic enough to produce a quality paper while encouraging me to further my research.

The paper’s topics consisted of executive orders, immigration, and the Administrative Procedure Act, a statute that governs the way that administrative agencies enact regulations. In 2012, President Obama announced the implementation of the executive order, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which held the purpose of provided deferred deportation and other benefits to minors who had been brought to the country illegally. Since is announcing, it has received a great deal of criticism, with many lawmakers claiming it violating the Administrative Procedure Act. By offering prior examples of executive orders that tackled immigration, judicial cases, and an analysis of the limits to presidential power, I was able to prove that executive orders that involve immigration are not inherently illegal and that DACA is valid until the Supreme Court states otherwise.

In addition to presenting about a topic that is incredibly relevant to today’s political climate, I was able to hear the presentations of other students who had also chosen very interesting topics to explore. One presentation that particularly interested me was where a student investigated the legal reaction to the pharmaceutical industry and the opioid crisis. The student not only recognized the significance of the pharmaceutical industry and the number of opioids being consumed by Americans but also revealed how the industry has bypassed any punishment for the deaths as a result of opioid overdoses.

The ALSB conference was a great experience to heighten my interest in legal studies to an extent in which I want to explore other topics that correlate to law and potentially construct another paper during my personal time. I would like to thank Babson College and specifically Professor Sulkowski for helping me realize my genuine interest in law. I have learned that there is no topic that cannot be explored with law and encourage anyone who may have a hidden or apparent interest in law to submit a paper to the Academy of Legal Studies in Business competition.

My Internship Abroad: Peeking into the Australian Work Culture

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This blog post was written by Education Abroad Peer Advisor (EAPA) Zoe Feng ’19…

During my semester exchange at the University of Sydney in Australia this spring, I took up a local internship alongside my academic studies. My internship role was International Project Assistant at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney. I was to work directly with the Senior Project Officer to help increase the Faculty’s international engagement, mainly on a mobility program called FHS Abroad, in which eligible students of the Faculty get to go to one of the four destination countries in Southeast Asia for 4 to 6 weeks during semester breaks, shadowing health professionals in a local community-based health organization. My daily internship tasks included email correspondence, application processing, data base update, and outreach material preparation.

As the internship was a part of a course called ARTS2600: Internship I at the University of Sydney, I received both academic course credit and expert support for it. There were workshops prior to and during the semester to help the enrollees, who were mostly American exchange students, to adjust into the new working environment, to gain better communication and collaboration skills, and to get the most out of the internship, its experience, and the relationship it fostered.

I picked Australia as my study abroad destination for its modern cities and beautiful beaches, and as I started considering moving there after graduation, I thought it sensible to first check out its work scene. The Internship I course was great as there were coordinators who were dedicated to help connect you to an internship post – the course had an extensive position listing as well, should you not want to find other ones.

‘Educational’, and ‘inspiring’ would be the two-word description for my four-month internship. Not only did I get to take a peek at the Australian working culture and environment as I wished, I also learned so much more. While the job itself honed my communication, time and project management skills, and professionalism, my supervisor herself has taught me gentleness with strength, generosity with heart through her own actions. It was a fun challenge to learn and adapt into a new system in a very short period of time, and adding Australia onto my international work portfolio as the fourth country after China, France, and the States opened my eyes further and prompted me to think about the ‘what-how-why’ questions behind the similarities and differences among them. Interest-wise, I had never been a science person before, but working with the Faculty of Health Sciences and learning about all the current progresses and mobility initiatives in the health science field around the globe during my internship turned that switch on inside of me, inspired me to think bigger, and to work to make the world a better place.

Two Reasons to Study Abroad Alone

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This post was written by Education Abroad Peer Advisor (EAPA) Debora Sena ’19…

Hello! I am Debora, a senior at Babson, and I spent my junior year abroad. During the BRIC program (Fall 2017), I realized the world was bigger than I thought, and decided to study at IE University, in Madrid,  Spring 2018.

When planning to go abroad, I was not very concerned about having friends to come with me, but that can be the number one aspect many students consider when choosing whether and where to go abroad. If you are in the middle of the decision process, I have two reasons why going abroad alone can the best decision of your life (besides choosing Babson, of course).

  1. When you are alone, you have the opportunity to learn about and love yourself.

Being an international student made this discovery process less intense during my time abroad. However, when I was in Madrid, I was able to learn about what I actually liked to do by myself rather than what I enjoyed doing with friends, for example. In order words, I was not going with the flow, but actively creating my own flow. This is step is very important for you to learn about your individual identity, and not the group identity. At Babson, for example, I had never really discussed architecture with anybody, but I found out I love it during my time abroad. My Babson student identity did not let me see that clearly before, but allowing myself to own my individual identity did.

Have you ever taken yourself for dinner? Well, I had not until I had to; it was my first night in Madrid and I had no friends yet. “Can I please get a table for one?” Awkward, right? Yes, until you realize that being able to enjoy your own company (and people watch, forget your phone), can be a path to self-love and independence!

When I travelled to Valencia, Spain (alone), and found a stranger who managed to take this nice picture!

  1. You can make new (actually new) friends!

This one is challenging, and if you are not willing to make the effort, it is not going to happen. In college, we have organizations, clubs, and groups that “force” people to interact, and that is easier because usually you have a lot in common with these people. Abroad is different, and if you do no reach out to people you find interesting, it is likely they will not do it either.

Therefore, assuming you are up for the challenge, you will definitely yield results. The interesting part here is that many of friends I made were not business students. I chose to be around people who are different from my regular circle of friends because for one, their friendship means learning something new every day, and for another, it allowed me to see life through many different perspectives. If you would like, you can call this an entrepreneurial move.

Great friends; we still talk about going to each other wedding parties in 10 years, either in Brazil, Mexico, United States, Turkey, or Sweden.

I hope these reasons helped you make a decision! If you have more questions, please send me an email at dsena1@babson.edu.

What We Don’t See Behind The Instagram Pictures

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This blog post was written by Celine Vu ’19…

At the start of my Babson career just a few years ago, I knew study abroad was not even a question. I was always envious of abroad students who posted pictures of themselves on Instagram with breathtaking views while “living their best lives”. However, I think many forget the challenges that students face before posting such a picture-perfect image of themselves online and essentially forget all the things that could go wrong while abroad. Nonetheless, these challenges are the biggest lessons you could take away from an international experience because they have really helped me grow as a person.

  1. You’re going to run into roadblocks no matter how much you prepare for a trip.

After traveling throughout Asia, I’ve come to learn that as much as I prepared for all of the trips I had planned, it never really went to plan. Whether it’s an unexpected downpour dampening your outdoorsy plans, an exhibit closing earlier than you thought, running out of money or missing the train, it’s imperative for you to learn how to adapt to the environment and learn how to make the most out of the situation.

Knowing that English is not widely spoken in many of the countries I wanted to visit, I had done my research and downloaded many translation apps to help me get around. I downloaded offline articles on my phone to reference when I didn’t have data in China. I even brushed up on my very weak acting abilities because it was frustrating on both sides if no one understood what each person was saying. Even with all of this preparation, things managed to go wrong and I had to learn how to adapt, stay calm and problem solve.

  1. You’re going to subconsciously spend more money than you’d expect in return for an amazing experience.
    While I knew one of my big goals of study abroad was to travel as much as possible throughout Asia, I was firm on keeping track of how much I was spending. In fact, I kept a whole Excel sheet tracking (almost) every single transaction while abroad, whether it be in Hong Kong or a different country. What actually happened was that I spent way too much in the beginning because I was just getting used to my host country, got comfortable with the area and minimized my spending, then had a scary realization that there’s a month left and I should do everything I can to make my time last, thus increasing my spending exponentially.

While I unfortunately spent a lot more than expected, I don’t have any regrets about the decisions I made because I got the chance to explore as much of Asia as I could. “What could’ve been” would’ve been in the back of my mind. I believe it’s important to remember to make the most out of the experience and know that you might not have a chance to do these things ever again. I encourage you to spend the money and worry about it later because the memories and experiences are worth it.

  1. Traveling with people who have the same goals/motivations as you is really important. Compromise is key.

I believe this is important especially if you are traveling with people who you’ve never met before.

What do you want to get out of the trip – how much money are you willing to spend on housing? Are we trying to relax or are we trying to do more active activities? Are we trying to hit all of the touristy attractions or are we trying to go on a food tour for the weekend?

For my 2-week spring break trip to Thailand, my intention was to see and eat as much as possible. Knowing that I was traveling with two other students who I had never traveled with, I knew it was important to talk about the logistics before booking hostels and planning excursions. 4 days into the trip and noticing that everything went surprisingly well, that feeling of satisfaction started to dwindle once we hit Bangkok: the frustration started to kick in and I, as the leader, had to learn how to compromise in order to make everyone happy. One girl didn’t want to participate in the activities we had discussed and didn’t want to stay in a hostel we had booked way in advance because she didn’t speak up and voice her opinion. This was something I struggled with but I learned how to stay calm and weigh all options in order to make everyone somewhat happy. I realized that you can’t satisfy everybody and doing your own thing independently is perfectly fine as well.

  1. You’re going to have moments of feeling like an outsider and outcast in your host country.       

Even though Babson helped me prepare for the culture shock I’d experience because of the campus being very global, I felt extremely lost my first month in Hong Kong.

At HKBU, I was the only exchange student in my Creative Industries class. As the local students were very quiet and reluctant to participate in class, the professor suggested that everyone speak in Cantonese in order to increase participation and discussion in class. I sat in the lecture in complete disbelief, as the professor didn’t realize I was the only student who could not comprehend Cantonese and all courses were supposed to be taught in English regardless. That being said, I asked a local student to translate every single question and answer. When I spoke up and answered a question in my strong American accent, all eyes were on me and I could hear whispers about me.

While study abroad is great and everyone highlights the glamorous parts of study abroad, I think it’s important to be cognizant of what could happen and the not-so-glamorous parts of abroad you can definitely learn from.

If you have any questions about my experience, please don’t hesitate to contact me at cvu3@babson.edu.

BRIC Program August 2018

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This blog post was written by BRIC participants, Shreya Shah and Yoni Bachar on August 24th, 2018…

After a long summer of interning, working, and finishing up summer readings, we all gathered back on campus before we headed off onto our unforgettable adventure to Russia, India, and China. Coming together with a group of 24 students whom we did not know well prior seemed intimidating at first, however, after a week of getting to know one another we knew that we will be long lasting friends! One of our cohort members Carly said that she “…learned an immense amount, bonded with the cohort, and was extremely excited to go on this transformative journey.”

That first week, we had a packed schedule as we learned about global mindsets, cultural awareness, and about one another through the encounters course. We were fortunate enough to have locals come into the classroom to break the fourth wall and teach us first-hand about their cultures. Furthermore, we were already able to watch local Russian films, learn Bhangra and Garba (Indian dances), and indulge in delicious Indian food! Other than experiencing the cultures we also began our Russia courses: Russia in Modernity and Business Environment of Russia. We were finally able to bring our summer readings to life! In the the first nine days preparing for our departure, we were also able to give two presentations, one being an ethnography report which we made by analyzing various activities in the heart of Boston. The second presentation was analyzing various characteristics of Nikolai Gogol’s famous book, Dead Souls.

The highly intellectual environment was shown through the curiosity and excitement of everyone in the cohort. Everyone comes from such unique cultures that brings together an unparalleled amount of perspectives. We had already learned so much about Russia and could not wait to finally arrive – so excited to finally embark on this journey and share our memories with our friends and family, along with making memories that will last a lifetime.

BRIC Program: Importance of Relationships to Russian Business & Culture

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This post was written by BRIC Participants, Maria Freitas and Jeremie Cabling…

At the conclusion of Professor Seitz’s classes, helping define the culture and identity of Russia, BRIC X was able to more easily transition into Professor Coyle’s class immersing ourselves in the business environment of Russia. Reflecting over site visits with companies like Dell EMC, PWC, Solopharm, and the American Chamber of Commerce, and guest lecturers like Professor Stanislav Tkachenko, we learned that maintaining close relationships is key to conducting effective business internationally, especially in Russia. Learning from Professor Coyle’s interactions with our hosts, where he would go out of his way to grab dinner with them to show his gratitude, we decided to encourage building close relationships between individuals within the BRIC X cohort by setting each other up on “blind (friend) dates”, based on who we thought needed encouragement to become better friends. We did this with the intention of bettering the cohort experience as well as setting each other up with substantiated professional connections in both the near and distant future. With a little healthy competition to have the most fun and creative friend date and picture, the twelve pairs impressed.

To highlight a few, we went to the top of St. Isaac’s Cathedral to get 360 degree views of St. Petersburg, picked out $10 outfits for each other at the Galleria mall, and grabbed dinner. Ashik and Ursula shared a dinner on a hotel rooftop, with views of the Hermitage and Neva River. Carly and Justin enjoyed a horse carriage ride around Palace Square. Swathi and Jack tested Jack’s comfort zone by getting couple pedicures. Chris taught Tara how to ride a bike in a local amusement park before grabbing shawarma for dinner. Tommy and Shreya were adventurous and played paintball with locals together. Julian, Ola, Api, and Michelle took it upon themselves to have a “double friend date” at the Russian Vodka Museum.

 

Photos: various from “friend dates” skyline views, paintball, visiting the city, and carriage ride!


Swecha Reflection

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This blog post was written by BRIC Participants Chris Lally and Ursula Dedekind…

When we encounter or become aware of social issues and have the means to help, what is our responsibility?

Coming into our week as team leaders, our intention was “care for the cohort”, a goal that we set in order to ensure that we were looking out for one another throughout the week. However, as we discovered, it is as important to care for our global community. Awareness and responsibility are contentious subjects, ones that we spoke about a lot inside and outside the classroom. The concept of slum tourism and the role of NGOs were two topics that we discussed over the past week which can be argued for on both sides. Regarding slum tourism specifically, we have argued about both its educational purpose as well as its entertainment and objectification components. Similarly, we talked about NGO intervention with Professor Ghosh and if these organizations are doing more harm than help in developing communities; it is clear these issues are not merely black and white. Over the past week, many of us have seen poverty and slum communities on a large scale, integrated into everyday life here. In India, we have been learning how to navigate our own roles in society and how we can best help those communities in need.

Our visit to Swecha provided an immersive insight into the lives of native Indian people actively taking a stance to improve communities battling the hardships of their environment. Talking to the students who are learning life skills in Swecha’s “Me to Be” education program emphasized the impact a well-intentioned organization with limited resources can have when general access to reliable and beneficial knowledge is rare. After convincing their parents that continuing to work with Swecha beyond the ninth grade was more valuable than working, the children in the community center emerged into adulthood with the ingrained values of gender equality and hope for the future. These previously foreign concepts predominantly contrast ideologies they are surrounded by at home and in their greater communities. Swecha may be a small example of a relief effort in comparison to the poverty and devastation of countless communities in India and around the world, yet its represents how impactful any effort to help can be when hope and education is a rare commodity in life for so many.

The answer to what our contribution can be to these global issues is a debate without conclusion, yet if there is one thing that we have learned it is the importance of continued exploration of the considerations of the actions we should take as a society. As we continue our journey through India and beyond our perspective will continue to develop, and we should continue to invite the lessons of each experience to continuously shape our mindset.

Encounters with BRIC

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This blog post was written by BRIC participants Swathi Nachiappan and Thomas Smith during week 7 of the BRIC Program…

Reaching the halfway point of BRIC, we, Swathi and Tommy, as Student Leaders for the week had one intention: energy! We needed more of it. In order to re-energize our group, we decided that we would host some physical activities throughout the week.

Any exercise or physical activity that gets the heart rate up and the blood flowing and releases endorphins. This, in turn, raises energy levels and gives you more stamina. We wanted to build up that stamina so that we would continue strong for the next half of our BRIC experience.

On Tuesday, we started off really well with a middle school-esque gym class hosted by yours truly. We had one of the highest turnouts since August with twenty people in attendance! With 80s workout music in the background, we did some stretching and a basic body circuit workout. Everyone kept each other motivated throughout the 30 minutes and we powered through as a team.

On Wednesday, CET arranged for the cohort to be instructed by a Bollywood choreographer in a studio! Many of us were at the edge of our comfort zone but quickly overcame our fears as we sweat, laughed, and supported each other through a rigorous dance routine. Look out for us next semester at Babson’s annual AMAN show!

On Thursday, Shreya and Disha were kind enough to plan out a Bollywood Zumba class. Many of us had never done Zumba before, so it was a very cool experience to challenge ourselves. We worked out to numerous Bollywood songs and had a great time.

By the end of the week, what we realized is that a cohort that sweats together, stays together! Having these workout sessions really brought the group closer. This is extremely vital during the halfway point of BRIC because it is necessary that we support each other through this amazing yet intense journey. BRIC is such an incredible experience as a whole, but sometimes can get overwhelming, so using this theme of energy, we were able to release any tensions or frustrations and get ready to start fresh again.

Leading off of that, we also facilitated reflection on the first half of our travels. Reflection allows us to learn from our past and in turn, better the second half of our travels. As we had our check-ins with each individual, we made it a point to talk about our thoughts on the past seven weeks and what each person’s goal was for the future. Overall, there was one theme emerging: not only did everyone want to get closer to the cohort, but they also wanted to make sure that they made the best of their limited time in India and in China, in order bring the knowledge and experience back to our families, friends and peers at Babson. As team leaders of this week, we believe that we started the second half of BRIC with a powerful bang, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for our group!

The Return of BRIC

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This post is written by Education Abroad Peer Advisor, Ursula Dedekind ’20…

Last Friday marked an entire year having passed since I was accepted to participate in the BRIC program. BRIC is a specially designed study abroad experience where Babson liberal arts and entrepreneurship classes are taught alongside imbedded cultural excursions taking place across Russia, India, and China. It is hard to believe that just a year ago I was a naive sophomore, unaware of the incredible personal development I would soon undergo. It is easy to look at the program and see how the rigorous course load in addition to the challenge of adapting to three vastly different locations could orient an individual towards growth. Yet, I have come to realize that saying yes to a challenge is oftentimes one of the most significant and overlooked steps within the entire process.

In all honesty, I was in denial regarding the prospect of spending a semester abroad in three distinct foreign countries with people I knew very little about. When I spoke to friends and acquaintances about the adventure I was about to embark on, the experience felt very isolated from my own life. Looking at the past BRIC student’s photos, applying for my visa, and attending all of the pre-departure sessions did not make BRIC feel any more real to me. It was not until I was buying travel necessities, a daunting amount of insect repellent, Advil, and mini travel shampoos, days before arriving at Babson, that I was struck by the fact that I was preparing for the completely unexpected and unknown. I felt overwhelmed, wrestling with so many fears: was I going to get sick? Would I make friends with the cohort? Was I going to miss my family? Would I be able to adapt? I was scared of the future-the worst part being that I had done all of this to myself. I had wanted to go on BRIC, filled out the application, got into the program, and accepted the invitation. It was all on me.

Within days of the program’s start I convinced myself that I did not want to study abroad anymore. Up until this point I had taken many risks in my life, yet this time I thought I had pushed myself a little bit too far, questioning if I could take on the challenge. Although my mother assured me that I did not have to go if I did not want to, I knew that I could not let my own fears hold me back from an experience of a lifetime.

It is easy to say “yes” by merely showing up when you are supposed to, however immersing in an experience fully is another story-it takes courage to be yourself. Once our pre-departure sessions started my anxieties had not dissipated. I remained closed off from the group, afraid of rejection and being vulnerable with the cohort, all of whom I had not known before. After holding back from volunteering to participate in a group bonding activity, which required sharing a personal story, I realized something had to give. In order to get the most out of the BRIC experience I found that showing up was just half the battle, I had to dedicate action to words. To learn and grow you have to be vulnerable, make mistakes, and be engaged. As soon as I started to embrace sharing myself with cohort, letting them get to know me better, I was able to connect on a deeper level both within the group and within the cultures that surrounded me in each location.

Sometimes life scares us, but it’s important to recognize these pivotal points in our life as opportunities to reflect on how far we have come and to continue to take leaps of faith, plunging ourselves into new experiences. And this all starts with the commitment to a simple, three letter word “yes”.

 

 

 

Glavin Office Student Spotlight: Tiffany Shum

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Another student that was showcased on our Student Spotlight was Tiffany Shum…

  1. Where is your hometown/country? Los Angeles, California (where the best frozen yogurt and burgers are :D)
  1. What’s one assignment/project that you are currently or working on that you are excited about? For my supply chain class, my team and I are currently looking into a local pizza restaurant and seeing where we can help improve the supply chain of making pizzas in a more efficient and timely fashion. With the help of the restaurant, we were able to obtain data on the pizza making process, number of customers and lead time, as well as the ingredients that went into each pie. Currently, we are working with variables such as the oven as the bottleneck and finding the re-order point for asset of perishable inventories of ingredients. I’m excited to work on a supply chain for something I love to eat, pizza, and help out a local business!
  1. What are you most proud of accomplishing during your time at Babson? Throughout my four years at Babson, I am most proud of becoming an individual who is confident in what she says and can express her thoughts in a thoughtful and concise manner. Coming in as a freshman, I can definitely say that I was much more timid in speaking up in a group setting and within the classroom. However, after becoming an FME Mentor and spending time abroad, I became much more comfortable in speaking and providing advice to the freshmen that I helped mentor, as well as not being afraid to ask questions in any context to get the help I needed. This has been especially helpful in both career and personal growth.
  1. Within the Babson community, is there anyone/ any group of people you would like to recognize? I came to college with one of my closest friends from high school, Sukanya, who I would like to recognize for her commitment to the community at Babson, her consistent hard work and patience to help others, and most importantly, her open door for a conversation about anything. As she is one of the best supporters I have, I am so thankful and am amazed by her consistent efforts to be involved and care for the people around her.
  1. What was the best experience/memory you had while you were abroad? One of the fondest memories I had while in Shanghai was on our week-long excursion on the Silk Road. Our group of students from CIEE Shanghai had the amazing opportunity to visit a local trade university in Dunhuang, which is a small city outside of Lanzhou. We participated in a fun and friendly game of basketball, learned some traditional Chinese dances, and cooked with the culinary department of the school. While this was a short visit, I remember vividly my interaction with this student who majors in carving vegetables into different flowers and spreads as décor for large hotels and restaurants. Not only were our cultural backgrounds and the cities we grew up varied in size, it was so refreshing to see that his major was something very artistic and technical as compared to a business student’s perspective. I had a lot of fun learning how to make this pink radish into a rose, failing miserably, and having him help me out with making a perfect flower. This cultural exchange was so valuable to me to meet with a student from the other side of the globe.
  1. What advice would you give someone who was either planning to go abroad, or who was weary about going? Going abroad was one of the best decisions that I’ve made—in my experiences it was more than just the amazing food and travelling that I would be able to fulfill while abroad, but truly a time to reflect upon my identity as an Asian American in different contexts but also to see studying and business in an environment that I am not used to. From hearing about my Chinese tutor’s daily life as a student in Shanghai, to living and breathing the Italian lifestyle with my host family, I can definitely say those were some of the best takeaways during my time abroad. This is a once in a lifetime experience, and I believe this is something that everyone would love to take part in. I encourage anyone who is on the fence about going abroad to talk to someone in the Glavin Office or an Education Abroad Peer Advisor to get the inside scoop on how studying abroad worked out for them.

The Value of Living like a Local

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This blog post was written by Education Abroad Peer Advisor, Julia Dean ’19…

Semesters abroad are an exciting time for all of us. Time to explore a new country and culture, make new friends, try new foods and, most of all, travel…right? Many a Beaver believe in the fallacy that abroad is only ‘worth it’ if you travel to as many new countries as possible. I’m here to challenge that belief.

I’m Julia Dean, a senior Education Abroad Peer Advisor (EAPA), and I’ve studied abroad for two semesters, in Seoul, South Korea, and Vienna, Austria. I truly believe in the value of staying in your local community when you go on exchange to deeply experience another culture and learn about its people.

“Living like a local” means rewiring certain thought patterns many college students have about study abroad. Instagram and Facebook has convinced us that a ‘successful’ exchange semester involves travel every weekend to the four corners of the world (or however far you can manage). Why is this the goal? Surely, if you want to spend four to five months of your life in one location, doing the above is going about it the wrong way. This is, of course, not to discourage anyone from traveling. Some students are confident that they won’t be able to return to a certain area in quite a while, so they use their time abroad to travel extensively. But if this is not you, then let me try to convince you of the power of “living like a local”.

When I was in South Korea, I spent one entire weekend outside of Seoul. One. And that was to go to Busan, the 2nd biggest city in South Korea. Because I never once left Korea, I was able to spend my weekends with new Korean and foreigner friends I made in class, sharing kbbq dinners or nights at board game cafes. I grew my friendship with my new North Korean defector friend Cheolgook, who shared a bit more of his life story during each meeting. I was in Seoul to experience how quiet it gets during certain holidays (Chuseok, aka Korean Thanksgiving) and how buzzing it is for others (Pepero Day, when people exchange chocolate-covered cookie sticks as gifts). At a restaurant nearby my dorm, the hostess started bringing me my favorite whole fried fish without even asking me what I wanted to order. I officially had a ‘regular’, ‘the usual’. When the walk across the bridge from the Yonsei University campus to Sinchon felt boring because I had done it so many times, I knew I was a local. Spending my entire semester there wasn’t enough, as each new cultural experience made me fall more in love with the country and made me wish I had another week, another month, another semester. I don’t think I would’ve fallen in love as hard as I had if I didn’t commit myself to living like a local. For this reason, I knew I wanted to come back to Korea as soon as I landed in the US. I spent the next year and a half planning how to do just that, and will be returning this fall as a Fulbright Junior Researcher, working to build an entrepreneurship curriculum to teach basic business skills to North Koreans and defectors.

Not all Babson students will necessarily love their abroad locations as profoundly as I did, nor do they need to. But it may be worthwhile to consider staying in your city and country as much as you can. Embrace your daily commute until it becomes second nature. Have a grocery store that you always go to on the walk home. Form a habit of going to a specific restaurant, café or bar with friends every week. Whenever you look back on your semester abroad, you can confidently say that you lived like a local.

If you’re interested in studying abroad in either Seoul or Vienna, or are thinking about applying for the Fulbright program, feel free to email me at jdean5@babson.edu. Happy studying abroad!

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