Global Immersion – Global Voices of Darden

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A Personal and Professional Journey: Carissa Sanchez (Class of 2020) Explores China

After studying mechanical engineering at Yale University, Carissa Sanchez (Class of 2020) worked for Alcoa for several years before starting her Darden MBA. She is currently in Denver interning with Boston Consulting Group over the summer, but, after her classes at Darden wrapped up in May, she went to China…

By Kate Beach- 25 June 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Immersion, Student Perspective

Michael Reed (Class of 2020) Explores Innovation in China

Michael Reed (Class of 2020) came to Darden after working for Accenture for over five years. Between wrapping up his first year at Darden and heading out to California to start a product data operations internship with Facebook, Michael travelled to China with a group of his classmates on a…

By Kate Beach- 19 June 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Immersion, Student Perspective

A Glimpse into the Future in Germany: Rafe Gandola Shares Darden Worldwide Course Experience

Rafe Gandola (Class of 2020) served with Teach for America and then worked as a Relationship Manager for Learning Solutions at LinkedIn prior to beginning his degree at Darden. This summer, Rafe is in Seattle completing a finance internship with Amazon. Wrapping up the end of his first year at…

By Kate Beach- 17 June 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Immersion, global network, International Students, Student Perspective

Prasannaa Venkatesh (Class of 2020) Shares Stories from the Darden Worldwide Course to Cuba

Prasannaa Venkatesh (class of 2020) grew up in Chennai, India. Prior to Darden, he was an Associate with the Bain Capability Network, India. He recently participated in Darden’s Worldwide Course (DWC) to Cuba, focused on learning from an ‘Economy in Transition’, along with 31 fellow classmates. Prasannaa reflected on…

By Lauren Wallace- 14 June 2019

alumni, Darden Worldwide Course, Exchange, global careers, Global Consulting Project, Global Immersion, global network, Student Perspective

Sam Qiu (MBA ’19) Shares How Four Global Experiences Shaped His International Career Perspective

By Kelly TranSam Qiu (MBA ’19, second from right) grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and studied business at Louisiana State University (LSU). Upon graduating from LSU in 2008, Sam worked in strategy and client basing for Target and then attended law school at the University of Illinois, where…

By Lauren Wallace- 21 May 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Exchange, global, Global Consulting Project, Global Immersion, global network, Global Topics Course, Student Perspective

Experiencing Darden Around the Globe: Rebecca Barkley (MBA ’19) Expands on Four Global Academic Opportunities in Europe, China and India

Recent alumna Rebecca Barkley (MBA ’19) shared reflections from four Darden global academic opportunities she participated in before graduating with the Class of 2019 this past weekend. In her own words: Could you share a bit about your life before Darden, and why you decided to pursue a business degree…

By Lauren Wallace- 20 May 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, global, Global Immersion, global network, International Affinity Club, Student Perspective

Right nor Wrong? Aamir Imam (Class of 2019) Addresses Cultural Frameworks in Global Immersion Course to Dubai & Bahrain

Aamir Imam (Class of 2019) grew up in Roanoke, Virginia and studied Applied Math – Biology at Brown University. After graduating from Brown, Aamir worked for New Generation Power, a clean energy company that built, owned, and operated solar, hydro, wind and biomass projects around the world. Aamir worked his way…

By Lauren Wallace- 26 March 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Consulting Project, Global Immersion, global network, Student Perspective

Chris Condon (Class of 2019) Examines the Value of a Global Business Perspective

By Clare MortensonPlease tell us about your background. Why did you decide to pursue your MBA degree at Darden?After completing my undergraduate degree in economics and foreign affairs at the University of Virginia, I worked in the public sector and became interested FinTech. I decided to attend business…

By Lauren Wallace- 5 March 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Immersion, Student Perspective

From Expectation to Appreciation: Andrew Manuel (Class of 2019) Reflects on Global Immersion Course to Dubai & Bahrain

Andrew Manuel (Class of 2019, far left) recently participated in “Honoring the Traditions of the Past While Confronting the Challenges of the Future,” the new Darden Worldwide Course to Dubai and Bahrain, led by Professors June West and Yiorgos Allayannis.In his own words:Staggering – that’s the word I…

By Lauren Wallace- 23 January 2019

Darden Worldwide Course, Global Immersion, International Students, Student Perspective

Hello from Tanvi Pritmani (Class of 2019), CGI’s Lead Student Ambassador!

Second year student Tanvi Pritmani (Class of 2019, second from right in above photo) serves as the lead student ambassador for the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI). CGI student ambassadors support the promotion, development and improvement of all global academic offerings, including Darden Worldwide Courses (DWCs), the Exchange Program and…

By Lauren Wallace- 20 November 2018

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