Peru Abroad 2017 Application
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Having the opportunity to travel to South America and experience a landscape and culture as rich and dramatic as Peru would be an experience of a life time. I may not be fluent in Spanish or an expert on Marine Biology, but I know that with the right attitude, anyone can contribute to an abroad. As an entrepreneur with a small business that I am currently growing, I am always looking for new perspectives and experiences to help shape my career and ideas. Additionally, the business experience I have can be applied anywhere – business takes place around the world and everyone takes part in it in some way. I’m hoping to provide a unique perspective to both our abroad group and all of the new faces we meet.
International business and entrepreneurship could be considered two of the fastest growing fields and career paths. Small businesses are suddenly realizing millions of opportunities around the world. More and more, business as a whole is being impacted by the environment and the consequences of climate change. As large corporations and small businesses both expand beyond their …show more content…
Yet as a group of friends traveling in a new country, it will be vital for us to work well together. I see group learning as any experience in life where a team of people are working together toward achieving a goal by utilizing new experiences and knowledge. I feel that I work well with a team but am always looking for ways to improve too. Typically, I will take on the role of the leader providing guidance and planning while ensuring everyone feels they are in the best position to utilize their specific skills. There should always be a balance between planning ahead while keeping the group focused – this is best achieved through effective communication, making sure all ideas are heard, and creating a loving atmosphere. A comfortable environment helps encourage more
P01216679
Having the opportunity to travel to South America and experience a landscape and culture as rich and dramatic as Peru would be an experience of a life time. I may not be fluent in Spanish or an expert on Marine Biology, but I know that with the right attitude, anyone can contribute to an abroad. As an entrepreneur with a small business that I am currently growing, I am always looking for new perspectives and experiences to help shape my career and ideas. Additionally, the business experience I have can be applied anywhere – business takes place around the world and everyone takes part in it in some way. I’m hoping to provide a unique perspective to both our abroad group and all of the new faces we meet.
International business and entrepreneurship could be considered two of the fastest growing fields and career paths. Small businesses are suddenly realizing millions of opportunities around the world. More and more, business as a whole is being impacted by the environment and the consequences of climate change. As large corporations and small businesses both expand beyond their …show more content…
Yet as a group of friends traveling in a new country, it will be vital for us to work well together. I see group learning as any experience in life where a team of people are working together toward achieving a goal by utilizing new experiences and knowledge. I feel that I work well with a team but am always looking for ways to improve too. Typically, I will take on the role of the leader providing guidance and planning while ensuring everyone feels they are in the best position to utilize their specific skills. There should always be a balance between planning ahead while keeping the group focused – this is best achieved through effective communication, making sure all ideas are heard, and creating a loving atmosphere. A comfortable environment helps encourage more