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The IBS blog is dedicated to sharing experiences and information on travel, business education, culture, study abroad, and more! Through the IBS Study Abroad Blog, you can find information on how to highlight your study abroad experience on your resume, top packing tips, and other information relating to planning a trip abroad or after returning home. The IBS Digital Ambassadors Blog shares experiences and advice written by our IBS Alumni. We encourage you to engage with our alumni as they are happy to share their experiences with you!
French Business Culture Compared to American Business Culture
Different locations around the globe have cultural differences; however, many individuals do not know that businesses located around the globe also have differences with relation to business culture. And because so many businesses today span the globe, understanding specific business cultures that are common in other countries is imperative for Read More
How to Prepare for Your First International Business Trip
How to Prepare for Your First International Business Trip Most people tend to over pack for trips in general. For business trips, you want to be prepared for any unexpected event. However, if you look at your itinerary, you can plan for flexibility without taking everything in your closet. Traveling Read More
Tips for Parents of Students Studying Abroad
Tips for Parents of Students Studying Abroad Sending your child to study abroad can be both rewarding and terrifying as a parent. On one hand, you know your child is about to have the experience of a lifetime, discovering a new culture while simultaneously gaining important life skills. On the Read More
Money Management Tips for Students Studying Abroad
Money Management Tips for Students Studying Abroad For many students, budgeting is the least fun part of studying abroad. Nobody wants to think about costs, especially when it’s so easy to get lost in the promise of enriching adventures. However, study abroad money management is not only crucial for having Read More
Benefits of Summer Study Abroad Programs
Benefits of Summer Study Abroad Programs There are many types of study abroad programs available for students to choose from. Some of them involve going abroad for an entire semester, while others last for a matter of weeks during summer or winter breaks. If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you Read More
Are Short-Term Executive Study Abroad Programs Worth It?
What is an Executive Study Abroad Program? Studying abroad used to appeal only to an adventurous few and the programs available were somewhat limited in scope. Students lived in dorms and attended classes, which offered a traditional student experience and the opportunity to advance their language skills. However, there was Read More
8 Reasons MBA Students Should Consider Studying Abroad
8 Reasons MBA Students Should Consider Studying Abroad In today’s global economy, understanding the motivation behind international business decisions can help students bridge cultural gaps, and prepare them for careers at home and abroad. MBA study abroad graduates are more attractive to potential employers, jump-starting careers in a variety of Read More
How I Became a Better Version of Myself
How I Became a Better Version of Myself Part of the International Business Seminars experience is being thrown into a situation that may be unfamiliar to you, learn how to adapt to it, grow as a person and develop the ability to handle unknown situations more effectively. During my experience Read More
Differences Between U.S. and UK Business Ettiquette
Considering the common language foundation and the historical ties between the US and the UK, you would think business etiquette would be a simple matter of changing a few spellings and remembering that tea means supper and supper isn’t the same as dinner. However, before you pop ‘round for afternoon Read More
Networking Tips for Students during International Travel
Networking Tips for Students during International Travel Traveling abroad is a great opportunity to hone your cross-cultural communications and build relationships that may benefit your academic advancement or future career. Here are a few tips for how to network when traveling or studying abroad, and how to build a great Read More
Visiting the BMW Assembly Plant
Visiting the BMW Assembly Plant After our first two days on the Summer Europe Seminar, I was excited to hear that we were going to visit the BMW assembly factory very soon. This day was an early start and drive to the assembly plant located in Regensburg, Germany. We arrived Read More
Financing Your Study Abroad Experience with IBS
Financing Your Study Abroad Experience with IBS Studying abroad doesn’t have to be financially draining, or a daunting prospect. You have numerous options to finance your study abroad experience and make the most out of your time with International Business Seminars. Apply for Scholarships and Grants The first and easiest Read More