It is time to close the book on this trip. I want to thank the students, their families, the companies, the countries, Kim, Tim, and anyone else I've forgotten for making this trip possible and successful. We gained valuable knowledge, formed lasting friendships, ate weird food, and have stories to tell for years to come. Below, I leave you with some student quotes regarding the trip.
"Had a blast and learned a lot.
Like not to eat Durian.....ever again.
Plus all that academic stuff.
Thank you Professor MacKinnon"
Tim Nevin
"What an awesome experience with an even more amazing group. Everyone found ways to create fun options for the group. Whether it was baking in the Sentosa sun, the durian challenge, or F1 racing at the KL tower, the group always had fun. This trip was my most valuable learning experience yet. Knowledge attained through coursework finally pays off as you see the practical applications."
John Greenwood
"Reading through the blog again and again puts an ever-growing grin on my face and fills me with a sense of pride for being part of this amazing group of people that I'll never forget. This blog provided more than just detailed information about our travels for our families and friends, it also allowed them to share in our excitement, laughter, and get a glimpse into the world we got to experience. This program showed me how much Asia has to offer as an emerging, influential market in the world and in order to truly have a global perspective of our world, it is essential to go out and learn the values, goals, and motivators of other cultures. I would most definitely encourage others to leave their comfort zones and previous assumptions behind and enjoy these beautiful nations for themselves."
Deniz Harland
"the Asia 2010 trip taught me not just the difference about doing business in Asia, rather than the US, but also taught me a lot about myself. I would recommend this trip to anyone, and think that all of the experiences learned could never be captured in a textbook."
Brian Dennehy
"Traveling throughout Asia allowed me to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the people, business practices, and particularly, culture. The firsthand experience ingrained a new found appreciation for a culture so different from the Western world. I am very appreciative that I had the opportunity to experience new things with a new circle of friends. Learning about foreign cultures at Clarkson has been educational but the real life experience is far more enlightening and satisfying. I feel like I will always remember what I have learned in Asia and they are memories that could not have been formed in a classroom setting. I am grateful to have had the chance to participate in an educational program that has truly been personally rewarding and enriching. Thanks Prof!"
Nikolai Marquis
"Had a blast and learned a lot.
Like not to eat Durian.....ever again.
Plus all that academic stuff.
Thank you Professor MacKinnon"
Tim Nevin
"What an awesome experience with an even more amazing group. Everyone found ways to create fun options for the group. Whether it was baking in the Sentosa sun, the durian challenge, or F1 racing at the KL tower, the group always had fun. This trip was my most valuable learning experience yet. Knowledge attained through coursework finally pays off as you see the practical applications."
John Greenwood
"Reading through the blog again and again puts an ever-growing grin on my face and fills me with a sense of pride for being part of this amazing group of people that I'll never forget. This blog provided more than just detailed information about our travels for our families and friends, it also allowed them to share in our excitement, laughter, and get a glimpse into the world we got to experience. This program showed me how much Asia has to offer as an emerging, influential market in the world and in order to truly have a global perspective of our world, it is essential to go out and learn the values, goals, and motivators of other cultures. I would most definitely encourage others to leave their comfort zones and previous assumptions behind and enjoy these beautiful nations for themselves."
Deniz Harland
"the Asia 2010 trip taught me not just the difference about doing business in Asia, rather than the US, but also taught me a lot about myself. I would recommend this trip to anyone, and think that all of the experiences learned could never be captured in a textbook."
Brian Dennehy
"Traveling throughout Asia allowed me to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the people, business practices, and particularly, culture. The firsthand experience ingrained a new found appreciation for a culture so different from the Western world. I am very appreciative that I had the opportunity to experience new things with a new circle of friends. Learning about foreign cultures at Clarkson has been educational but the real life experience is far more enlightening and satisfying. I feel like I will always remember what I have learned in Asia and they are memories that could not have been formed in a classroom setting. I am grateful to have had the chance to participate in an educational program that has truly been personally rewarding and enriching. Thanks Prof!"
Nikolai Marquis
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