Education Abroadblogs


Australia

Alex Bartels COURSE: Human Resources 3021
STUDENT BLOGGER: Alexa Bartels

My name is Alexa Bartels. I'm from a small town in south-central Minnesota named Truman, where I graduated with a class of 27 students. I'm currently a sophomore at the U, majoring in Marketing and Operations. In my free time, I enjoy being outside and active, playing and watching sports, shopping, and spending time with my friends and family. Australia has always been at the top of my list of dream destinations, and I cannot wait to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity!
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Mike ChlipalaCOURSE: Human Resources 3021
STUDENT BLOGGER: Mike Chlipala

I'm a junior at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Management Information Systems and Marketing. This is my first time visiting Australia and my first time studying abroad! I like: music, bicycles, tea, technology, and argyle socks.
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Paul BanwartCOURSE: Human Resources 3021
STUDENT BLOGGER: Paul Banwart

Paul Banwart is a student at the Carlson School of Management earning a double major in finance and entrepreneurial management. He is an Eagle scout who has been actively involved in numerous Boy Scouts of America functions. During this summer, he will be working at Boston Scientific as a financial analyst.
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China

Inge GrothCOURSE: Management 3010
STUDENT BLOGGER: Inge Groth

Hi! I’m Inge. I’m a freshman majoring in Marketing. I love to travel and meet new people. I have been to many parts of the world and have experienced many different cultures. I am very excited to go to China so I can continue my studies in an international environment while learning all about a culture completely different from our own.
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Matthew Hanzlik COURSE: Management 3010
STUDENT BLOGGER: Matthew Hanzlik

Matt Hanzlik is a rising senior at the Carlson School of Management double majoring with honors in Public/Non-Profit Management and Entrepreneurial Management. Matt is working on research to identify factors that encourage entrepreneurship in the life sciences industry in Minnesota. Matt is excited to study entrepreneurship across industries in China, and hopes to apply what he learns to his research back in Minnesota. In addition to school, Matt is currently serving as the National Advocacy and Government Affairs Chair for the Student Society for Stem Cell Research. Matt loves being a Gopher, and is excited for Gopher football to come back on campus in the fall.
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Poland & Hungary

Chad VaskeCOURSE: International Business 4090
STUDENT BLOGGER: Chad Vaske

Hello, I am a junior marketing and finance major from Worthington, MN (southern part of the state). I love to travel and have been to some pretty cool places including two weeks in Paris and Bordeaux, France last may as well as multiple locations in Mexico. I also work part time in corporate travel consulting at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf, water sports, snow skiing and having a good time!
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Kendra PexaCOURSE: International Business 4090
STUDENT BLOGGER: Kendra Pexa

I am currently a junior studying Marketing and Finance at Carlson. I did an internship with Cargill last summer in Sidney, OH working with their merchandising team in commodity origination and economic analysis. I will be joining their Risk Management division as an intern this coming summer working again with commodity markets and risk management products. In my free time, I enjoy running, making scrapbooks, going on vacation, and spending time with friends and family.
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Vincent Ruiz-PonceCOURSE: International Business 4090
STUDENT BLOGGER: Vincent Ruiz-Ponce

My name is Vincent Ruiz-Ponce and I am a Marketing and International Business Jr. from Oakdale Minnesota. Throughout my college career I have discovered a passion for travel and business abroad. This will be my 3rd study abroad opportunity while here at the University of Minnesota and I am excited to make it the best thus far.
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