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Raj Soin College of Business students learned about the Mexican economy and culture during a study abroad trip.<\/p><\/div>\n

Twelve Wright State students ventured south to experience business and culture in Mexico. Led by John Martin, associate professor of management<\/a>, the 10-day trip featured stays in Puebla and Mexico City, two of Mexico\u2019s largest metropolitan areas.<\/p>\n

Students learned about the Mexican economy and experienced Mexican culture. Visits to thriving businesses, rooftop lunches, climbing ancient pyramids and eating local cuisine were just a few of the events students experienced.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was the trip of a lifetime,\u201d said Tom Rathbun, a senior human resources and management major. \u201cThe confidence gained from this trip will carry over into my personal and professional life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students visited various businesses including Audi, the Italian Coffee Company and Yakult. While learning from professors at the host university UPAEP, students were presented with real-life business scenarios.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an MBA student with a focus in international business, it was really beneficial to see businesses operating in another country and to learn about the challenges and successes they have encountered. Being able to compare what I have learned through my studies at Wright State to actual companies was invaluable,\u201d said Jensine Ballweg.<\/p>\n

Kaila Boone, another\u00a0Master of Business Administration<\/a> student, has already made changes in how she conducts business since returning from the trip. While in Mexico, she struggled to order menu items displayed entirely in Spanish. Upon her return to her job, she noticed that some of her customers were struggling with the English-only menu.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had to use my skills that I have learned being on their side of the counter in Mexico to figure out what it was that they wanted to order. Putting myself in their shoes helped me to be understanding and patient with them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

A patron eating in the dining room witnessed Boone\u2019s empathetic gesture and sent a compliment to corporate headquarters.<\/p>\n

Jessica Brown, a senior Human Resources major and CEO of Rey Rey Caf\u00e9 in Rike Hall, said she appreciated learning about processing coffee in Mexico.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had already learned all about the coffee process while in Costa Rica earlier this year, so I really got to enjoy the Italian Coffee Company because I was able to follow along and ask questions and receive some great advice,\u201d she said. \u201cOverall, Mexico was an amazing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The next Wright State ambassador to Mexico trip takes place August 8-17, 2019. Applications are being accepted on the University Center for International Education\u2019s online portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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