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Leading in a Global Market : UA Students Earn Business Minor Over Summer in Spain
UA undergraduate students pursuing a minor in business administration while in Spain pose in the colors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup champions.
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September 2010
By Liz Warren-Pederson
"Studying in Spain not only allowed me to complete my business minor in four weeks, but I was also exposed to an entirely different culture and experience," said Natalie Bendroff, newly minted business minor.
2010 marked the second summer UA students were able to complete an entire business administration minor in Spain. Through the program, students are exposed to Spain’s unique culture and economy while completing nine units of general business credits in only four weeks.
“Throughout the session, were we in charge of creating a business that was new to Spain,” said economics major Ryan Ruiz. “Although this program was challenging, it succeeded at what classes sometimes fail to do: it took concepts that were learned in a textbook and made us apply them in real-life situations,” said economics major Ryan Ruiz.
The students studied in Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona, attending daily classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Although the program did not require students to learn any Spanish, they participated in pre-trip sessions to learn about Spanish customs, traditions, and basic language skills, all designed to minimize culture shock.
In each city, students were given time for day trips, interaction with local residents, and sightseeing. They went to the beach in Seville, visited the Museo del Prado in Madrid, relaxed in Retiro Park, and celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory.
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