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School of Business Students Study Abroad
Spring 2008

From fall 2007 through the summer of 2008, 36 business students took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in diverse locations ranging from Central and South America, to Europe and Australia. Here are some brief reflections on their experiences.

For information about study abroad opportunities, visit Global Programs at TCNJ.

Bill Bogert, '09 (finance) - University of Sydney, Australia, Spring 2008

"Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It is unreal to be able to use school as a reason to travel the world. It was interesting to learn in an environment which was different from TCNJ’s and also to see how people in other countries perceive America and our businesses. The experience also allowed for plenty of time outside the classroom to explore Sydney and many other parts of Australia."

Kayla Geronimo,’09 (finance) - the American Business School in Paris, Spring 2008

“Needless to say, my decision to study abroad was the best I've ever made. At ABS Paris, I was able to delve into a new culture, while gaining hands-on international business experience. I come back with broadened horizons, a new appreciation for exploration, a multitude of new friendships, and four months of wonderful memories.”

Kayla earned a Certificate of Honor for her semester at ABS, which is awarded to international students who take a minimum of 5 courses and earn a GPA of 3.3 and above.

Dan Ragan, ’10 (finance) - National University of Ireland, Spring 2008

“It’s one thing to read about a foreign culture in a book or periodical; it’s something else entirely to live amongst it. Unlike studying at a home university, most of the learning takes place outside the classroom […] My suggestion to anyone pondering a semester abroad would be to seize the opportunity-- it won't come again. It will definitely be one of the highlights of your college experience and will give you something to talk about for the rest of your life.”