Global Leadership Program from
the Students Perspective
A Day in the Life of GLP
Excerpts from the daily diary of Tommy Chenoweth, Cox MBA Marketing, Class 2009
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Day 5 - Hong Kong
We start the day with an extravagant breakfast buffet in our premier Beijing hotel. We then leave for company visits to Ernst & Young and Caterpillar, where we have the opportunity to meet with U.S. expatriates that are working abroad in executive level positions. In each visit our group learns about how U.S. companies conduct business in China, as well as first hand knowledge about living in China as a U.S. expatriate. On our GLP trip we not only learn about business in China from top executives, but we also experience different cultural activities, which expose us to the city life in China. For example, one evening we walked from our hotel to Tiananmen Square, which connects to the Forbidden City. Definitely an unforgettable sight! The combined history and beauty of this setting make for an excellent sunset. Afterwards, we end the day with a traditional Beijing Duck dinner before hitting the town for some late night festivities. |
Student Quotes
“One year of preparation, 26,000 miles traveled, three cities, two countries, 11 amazing companies, 32 closer friends, a lifetime of memories. I don’t know why a trip like this is not a standard for all business programs.” - GLP Asia 2004
“No amount of research could have prepared me for the actual experience. I learned more in the first few days than I did during my weeks of pre-trip research.” - GLP Latin America 2005
“The Global Leadership Program made a positive impact on me at numerous levels: cultural sensitivity, political awareness, and historical perspective. Professionally, the program provided me with a solid foundation to advance and succeed within a global investment bank.” - GLP Asia 2003
“The Global Leadership Program transcends the classroom experience…the students are not taught an interpretation of business practices…instead, they interact with the people who live and work there.” - GLP Latin America 2001
“This trip was one of the best experiences in my life. Professionally, it opened many doors for the future and provided a great view from the other side of the world.” - GLP Asia – 2005
“The Global Leadership Program exceeded all of my expectations. Each country, city and company we visited was an incredible opportunity to learn about international business practices and cultures. The trip was not just academically beneficial but personally meaningful as well.” – GLP Asia 2006
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