Stevens’ Sensational Spanish Study Abroad Program
This week, the Stevens Institute of Technology School of Business blog published an article detailing its week-long Spanish study abroad program — a cornerstone of the school’s Executive MBA degree.
According to international study supervisor Dr. Zvi Aronson, Stevens began offering the program “in response to the growing demand for professionals who bring firsthand knowledge of how business gets done abroad.”
The Spanish study abroad program affords students “the chance to meet managers and see attractions in Madrid and Barcelona,” including student favorite: the Gaudi-designed Park Guell.
Quantitative Finance major and current Prudential intern, Jess Smith ’17, remarked that the study abroad experience “has allowed [her] to obtain a new perspective on global economics and how businesses function in different areas of the world.”
Dr. Aronson elaborates: “Just because every city has a Starbucks doesn’t mean business is done the same everywhere.”
Verica Nakeva ’18, International Business major and current Prudential global business and technology solutions intern commented on how much she appreciated “the chance to see how companies in different spaces innovate to meet customer demands.”
Nakeva especially enjoyed her visit to Roca, a bathroom design company that “builds gallery-style showrooms.” She believes Roca’s model was indicative of a common thread she encountered throughout her time in Spain:
“Each place we went tapped into the cultural aspect of how businesses are different in Spain, but they also promoted a sense of innovation at those companies, which aligns so well with what Stevens is all about.”
Mechanical Engineering senior and Nasdaq data operations intern Richie Logatto, who joined Stevens’ MBA students on the trip, raved about his time in Spain:
“We were able to learn inside and outside of the classroom. I learned a lot, saw so many beautiful sites, and made friends with people I wouldn’t have had the pleasure to if it wasn’t for this trip.”
Nakeva echoed Logatto’s sentiments:
“You can’t appreciate differences in cultures just by reading about them.”
About the Author
Jonathan Pfeffer
Jonathan Pfeffer joined the Clear Admit and MetroMBA teams in 2015 after spending several years as an arts/culture writer, editor, and radio producer. In addition to his role as contributing writer at MetroMBA and contributing editor at Clear Admit, he is co-founder and lead producer of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast. He holds a BA in Film/Video, Ethnomusicology, and Media Studies from Oberlin College.
