UGA - Terry - Business & Sustainability in Canada : Testimonials (Vancouver)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Final Reflection Questions
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The company visits (most specifically the Deloitte visit) were very valuable and provided interesting information that was relevant to the current economic status of the world and between US and Canada.
— Miles Griffin, Spring Break 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I took away new friendships and an increased knowledge for Canadian and US trade relations.
— Nathan Lee, Spring Break 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The staff at UGA works very hard or coordinate a great experience for the students. The business practices in Vancouver are very similar to the business practices in the US.
— Emi Goh, Spring Break 2020 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Visiting the companies was the most significant experience from this trip because of how trade and business work differently up in Canada. One big difference I noticed was how they showed so much respect to the Native Americans or first-nations as they described it.
— Alex Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Vancouver is a beautiful city and it is potentially one of the places that I would like to live in the future. Canada has profound respect for the First Nation who were the Natives of the land in Canada. Before the government of Canada can move on with a decision, an agreement or approval must be given by the First Nation.
— Boum-joon Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I really enjoyed seeing the different culture that Canada had. They were very similar to the US but they had much bigger emphasis on public transportation and walkability.
— Zachary Starker, Spring Break 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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My words of advice to students considering this program are do it! I would recommend looking into some Canadian trade agreements with the United States. I found the information really interesting to learn about, and I have now started keeping up with the news after taking this class/seeing the affects these deals have on both nations. I would also say to look into Vancouver and see if that city seems interesting to potential students. Overall I would say if you are even considering applying for this program to do it, because it has really been the greatest experience I've had in my four years at UGA.
— Hanna Paz, Spring Break 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Make sure you are open to meeting new people and becoming friends with them, as they are all you have on the trip. Also, talk to the staff and professor on the trip - these are great people too!
— Emi Goh, Spring Break 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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I would tell my friends to participate in this program and go in ready to learn!
— Alex Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Come with an open mind. Don't be afraid to spend a little money to enjoy all the different opportunities given by the program, and make friends with both other students and the professor on the trip.
— Boum-joon Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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It is a great way to meet new people and make new connections while enjoying going international.
— Zachary Starker, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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Living and walking around a city as accessible as Vancouver made me want to find somewhere to live where I can walk around so easily.
— Emi Goh, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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Definitely made me want to move up to Canada and work! I am currently looking for positions in Vancouver.
— Alex Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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As I've mentioned before, Vancouver is a city that I would like to live in the future. It showed me what a city is really like. I hope to pursue a career as a risk consultant and work in Canada for a few years.
— Boum-joon Kim, Spring Break 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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Some of the companies really went in depth about how they protected their data and as a MIS major I thourgly enjoyed listening to them and inquiring about opportunities at their company.
— Zachary Starker, Spring Break 2020 |