of experience A world - Central Michigan University

‘Believe me, there is a new thing
to discover every day
in Copenhagen, Denmark ’
Today I had class just like every other day. I got home
to find some of the other exchange students all excited
about the MTV European Music Awards, which are being
held in Copenhagen this year. It has been the talk of our
residence hall for a while now. I live in a complex with
65 other exchange students from all over Europe and
the world. Getting to know these people has been the
highlight of my trip here.
My favorite spot to go and hang out with them is
Nyhavn, which means “new harbor” in Danish. (P.S. They
have the best ice cream there too.) There are many
outdoor restaurants along the canal at Nyhavn, and
people sit outside well into October to enjoy the sun and
fresh air. I feel so lucky to be able to discover this new
city for four months and, believe me, there is a new thing
to discover every day in Copenhagen.
I think that a study abroad experience is a wonderful
and recommended part of business study. In order to be
marketable businesspeople, we need to have a broader
perspective of the world. Studying abroad gives you
a short time in a foreign country to meet others with
different backgrounds and learn from their experiences.
I have been met with novel ideas both in and outside the
classroom since arriving in Copenhagen. The best thing
that I ever did for myself was coming here.
– Megan Tropf
“The best thing that I ever did for myself was coming here.”
– Megan Tropf, accounting senior
Krystle Dunn, marketing senior
‘I am studying economics and finance
in Edinburgh, Scotland’
I am studying economics and finance to apply toward
my business degree at CMU. In a broader sense I am
learning how to exist within the context of another
culture. Removing myself from American culture has
expanded my adaptive abilities, which is necessary for
my future endeavors. It also has allowed me to develop
an interest in helping exchange students who come to
the United States. One of my future goals is to cultivate
more international relationships.
Study abroad is of infinite importance, especially
to business students. We must all actively learn to
participate in a global marketplace, as it is becoming
more unlikely that our business majors will stay within
a purely domestic sphere. The majority of successful
firms have international relations, and we must learn
to become viable participants by taking advantage of
opportunities such as study abroad.
– Krystle K. Dunn
‘What I am learning right now
in Shanghai, China,
will benefit me tremendously’
What I am learning right now in Shanghai that will benefit
me tremendously in the future is the ability to quickly
adapt to a new environment and the motivation to meet
everyone around me. Now I am more outgoing and more
eager to meet new friends compared to the past.
In general, studying abroad for business students will
help them broaden their views on the financial and
political relationships countries have with each other.
Also, a study abroad experience gives the student a
different perspective and a better understanding of the
changing factors that are driving globalization.
– Ming Xu
Ming Xu, international business senior