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Tia Belisle

Study Abroad

CHINA

During January of 2008, I had an amazing opportunity to travel to China with a group of students for a study abroad program.  The course was 'Business Culture in China' (BUSA 486).  From this course we were to learn important cultural aspects and how these apply to doing business within China, either with business partners or as a solely owned company.  Also, it was emphasized that we, as students, understand the countries political and economic history in order to understand how and why certain business transactions take place.

pearl tower

Brief Overview

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Hong Kong






Cultural Learning

Here, I have provided a link to my journal kept throughout the trip.  Within this journal are accounts of day-to-day interaction with the culture, notes from the numerous lectures provided, as well as notes taken from company visits and tours throughout.

Cultural Journal

Also, below is the final integration paper that was written once we returned to the United States.  We were asked to reflect on certain points throughout the trip.

Final Integration

Company Visits

Toyota Motor Company, Guangzhou

Zhejiang Brewery,  Guangzhou

Pearl River Piano

Jet-tern Marine Co. - Selene Trawlers

General Motors, Shanghai

Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce

Shanghai U.S. Consulate

Nansha Hotel and Resort