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Global Programs

Summer Stories

Over the summer, Poole students travel the world on our Study Abroad Programs. Learn more about the experiences these groups have living and learning abroad in Italy, Australia, Germany, France, Spain and China.

Australia: Entrepreneurship

From visiting local entrepreneurs’ businesses to making friends with marsupials, these members of the Pack Abroad had an astounding time learning about Australian culture. Through both simple changes and major cultural differences, the students enhanced their understanding and appreciation of foreign communities and their welcoming inhabitants.

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China: Operations and Human Resources

From local corporate visits to archery lessons to seeing the Great Wall, these students had a sensational time takin in the Chinese culture. Each student in the program had their own unique experience, but every student was able to realize the apparent and hidden differences between Chinese culture and American culture.

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A group of students gathered for a photo in Germany

Germany: Accounting and Finance

From mountain hikes to corporate visits, from river cruises to guest lectures, this group experienced German culture firsthand and built a global awareness and understanding that will stay with them for years to come.

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Italy: Macroeconomics & Ethics

Students embrace the local culture of a small Italian town while completing NC State courses abroad. Piacenza provides a welcoming environment for students to build their international communication skills, despite any language barriers.

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France: Corporate Finance

Students with an accounting major and a concentration in finance spend three weeks in May learning how business differs within the European context while gaining deeper knowledge of corporate finance. These topics are demonstrated in “real life,” with visits to corporations and lectures from local business professionals.

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France: International Marketing

Students with a concentration in Marketing spend three weeks in May learning how business differs within the European context while gaining deeper knowledge of international finance. These topics are demonstrated in “real life,” with visits to corporations and lectures from local business professionals.

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Summer Student spotlights

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Alex Singleton

Major: Accounting with a concentration in Information Systems
Program: Shanghai, China: Operations and Human Resource Management

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Sophie Ritchie

Major: Business Administration
Minor: Dance
Program: Reutlingen, Germany: Accounting and Finance

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Anusha Tamhane

Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Minor: Spanish
Program: Reims, France: International Finance

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