As a UC Davis MBA student, you quickly find that managing your time, academics and involvement in activities can be a big challenge.

Both of us considered the International Study Practicum course and trip and thought, “How could I possibly fit this into my packed schedule?”

We both took the plunge and realized the course, which culminated with a week-long MBA International Study Trip (IST) to Santiago, Chile, during winter break, was not only manageable but completely worth it.

After studying the business landscape in Chile during the quarter, we readied for the trip. It represented more than just a study of international business and culture; it was a first for the Graduate School of Management. Our group of 12 MBA students was the only all-women group to take an international study trip.

Our dynamic created a sense of camaraderie and opened the door for empowering connections with the Chilean business leaders we met. 

Connecting Academia and Sustainability 

Visiting the UC Davis Chile Center was a highlight, as it is always fun to run into university family! For more than a decade, the Center has emphasized research in life sciences innovation, agriculture and the environment. However, it is expanding to other areas where UC Davis has expertise relevant to Chile’s needs and opportunities, e.g., energy, natural resources, transportation and medicine. Their agricultural R&D is making a tangible difference for Chilean farmers. Their aim to encourage young women to enter STEM struck a common chord in our all-women group.

Read the full article on the UC Davis Graduate School of Management website