The Language Barrier in China
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustav Flaubert If you’ve ever had an interest in traveling to a foreign country you would possibly plan out places to go, foods to try and souvenirs to purchase. There is something so inspiring and Read More
It’s Smarter to Travel in Groups
Why it´s smarter to travel in groups When I first thought about coming to China to experience the culture and people a few years ago, I was not sure when that would be possible for me. Last year, during my semester abroad at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Read More
Accomplishing My Goals in China
Before I heard about International Business Seminars I had a goal to see and visit several different countries, one country that was not on my list to visit was China. I never had much of an interest to go somewhere other than first world countries (except Mexico), because I was Read More
Top 5 Things to Do in Shanghai
Shanghai is China’s biggest city and a global financial hub. During the Summer China Seminar, you will have plenty of things to do in Shanghai. Whether you want to learn more about Chinese history or see picturesque views, Shanghai has something for everyone. 5 Things to Do in Shanghai The Read More
6 Popular Dishes in Beijing
With the exception of Beijing’s best-known culinary export, Peking Duck, most of the popular dishes in Beijing have been adopted from surrounding areas. Regardless of their origin, all of the following dishes are now fully ingrained in Beijing life and can be sampled at restaurants throughout the city. Popular Dishes Read More
The Forbidden City and Chinese Traditions
From holding a higher regard for rank and having a higher dedication to their children, the Chinese culture is very different from that of the United States. Size still reflects power in China. Having a big building or a big entrance into a building means you have a lot of Read More
I Grew Personally & Professionally During My Summer China Seminar
“I can honestly say that, of all the trips I have made across the world, this adventure was the most amazing. I got more out of this experience in China than I ever could have imagined.” Summer China Seminar: During the Summer China Seminar, we met Mr. William Baker, who Read More
Why I Chose IBS…Twice
It was my first month as an accounting transfer student. I was attending a new college and living in a new apartment in a new city when I was thrown into my first recruiting season. I was being recruited for accounting internships, recruited for business fraternities, for honor societies, and Read More
Top 10 Apps for Your Trip to China
Spending two weeks in China without having the luxury of using my smart phone as freely as I would in the states was a challenge for me. I didn’t buy a data plan, or a Chinese SIM card and instead tried to manage only with free WiFi in the hotels Read More
First Stop China, Next Stop the Rest of the World
Never having experienced a different country’s culture I am not sure what to expect besides experiencing total culture shock. In life, I try to be as open-minded as possible, and thrive on variety and trying new things. I can already tell I am going to be the proverbial tourist completely Read More