Essays on Abroad

Abstract

This study aims to present a discussion on the benefits that students can gain from studying abroad, as well as to showcase some of the challenges they may encounter, recommendations on how to maximize the benefits and effective strategies to overcome these obstacles. Due to the increasing global society, studying abroad has taken a significant role for colleges and universities in their objective to produce graduates who are competent to function in the global economy. This study will present the need to develop the different types of intercultural skills to compete internationally. Towards the conclusion of this study, the result of ...

Annotated Bibliography for Saudi Students Studying Abroad

Study Abroad and Intellectual Development Cressey, W. W. (2004). Guide to studying abroad. New York: Random House. The interesting questions I will research are how studying abroad will contribute to a Saudi Arabia’s industry, education, and economy. According to Cressey’s book “Guide to studying abroad” (2004), it is actually recommended to study abroad while in university as this not only opens students eyes to life overseas but also provides job networking opportunities that are not available in one’s home country. Cressey also comments that studying abroad can also be a life changing experience and that students ...

Executive summary

, defines studying abroad as an undertaking by a student in a learning institution to study in another country for a definite period. Studying abroad involves learning cultures, languages, and socioeconomic as well as political systems of the host country. Through this lifelong learning experience, students acquire dynamic skills including problem solving, decision making, interpersonal, cross-cultural understanding, as well as self-reliance capabilities that are sort after by many potential employers. This, therefore, implies that study abroad programs are imperative in enabling a graduate secure a lucrative job, especially in a multi-cultural working environment. In addition, studying abroad enables an individual have a worldview, which can influence his ...

Introduction

I went to set off on the journey I always desired. This adventure, studying abroad in the Italy, has been the completion of my dream. The possibility to study in Italy at CSU Fullerton as well as explore L'Accademia di Belli Arti di Firenze I have never been to ahead of has initiated me to art exhibitions in Florence I otherwise almost certainly would not have met anytime rapidly. My heart has for all time desired to travel around faraway lands and a want to familiarity with other cultures. I was not capable to follow that dream. I speedily learnt, ...

Introduction

Working abroad is a unique issue, though. Can you face leaving behind family and friends? Are you ready to start things again in a new location? If the advantages of working abroad outweigh the disadvantages then go for it! Try to keep yourself motivated for the idea of moving abroad by focusing on the advantages and make sure your heart is in it. The concept of travel has indeed changed. Unlike in the earlier years, when travel is viewed solely as a leisure activity, travel is now associated with work and pursuing greater opportunities. Aside from the possible monetary gains, working abroad ...

Statistics reveal that between 2007 and 2007, about 262,000 American students registered for studies abroad in different foreign countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and in the African countries based on their fields of study and interests. This statistics also indicates that the above data represents an 8.5 increase in the students studying abroad from the previous year. About a decade ago, about 100,000 thousand students took part in study abroad programs. The above representation infers that number of United States students studying in the international schools across the borders have increased by more than 130 percent ...

Studying abroad can be termed as ability to accomplish knowledge or skills with in a university or other academic setting for a specific period of time, it can be for a single semester (four months) up to several years. It can be observed that studying abroad positively impacts a student’s personal, professional, intellectual and social life. This experience provides a student with both short term and long term benefits, it depends from student to student that what he achieves and how he achieves. But some people are of the opinion that studying abroad is not as beneficial as one might think it is ...

Students studying abroad are bound to undergo an adjustment period as they attempt to adjust to their new surroundings. When a student goes abroad to study, there are many changes they will encounter in their new country that were not accustomed previously. This change of lifestyle is known as culture shock, as students can experience different challenges while trying to adapt to their new countries and schools. The following paper is designed to discuss a survey of the impacts of culture shock on students when studying abroad, and their coping strategies. The survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey and consisted of 10 ...

Writing 122

It has become common for many people to opt for studies abroad because of diversity of cultures and the perception of attaining quality education, given that people of different races, social classifications and backgrounds converge in pursuit of education. The education system is designed in a manner that suits the values of almost all individuals of different cultural backgrounds. Many people believe that studying abroad enables them to explore several avenues that are not found within their countries of origin. People make new friend with whom they share common educational aspects while learning and embracing varying norms and ways of ...

Thesis Statement: Programs that are studied abroad have components and qualities in various areas such as experimental, undergraduate research, deep cultural immersion, field-based learning, as well as community engagement, which present a lot of advantages.

The world in the 21st century has become very active. With competitive job market and strained global economy, many people have chosen to investing in studying abroad. The opportunity to carry out education in oversees countries come during college career; hence, it is important to study abroad since it provides global skills, which are needed in the 21st century international workforce. There are various advantages ...

There has been a lot of research done on the topic of studying abroad, particularly for students who are learning cross-cultural disciplines like language, politics, business, and so on and so forth. Conventional wisdom shows that there are a variety of benefits to studying abroad. However, researchers have examined the different elements of study abroad programs to best weigh them. Examining how students behave in foreign environments is important to maximizing the positive impacts of any study abroad program. In her paper Multicultural Students in Study Abroad: Their Interests, Their Issues, and Their Constraints, Brux discusses the potential benefits to ...

Studying abroad has recently become pretty popular and efficient. There are many international students visiting the county for many reasons. I am able to learn the English language, undergrad and Master program. Therefore, there are many of them visiting the county year by year in order to earn their degree. Even though there are number of international students since September 11, 2001. On the other hand, the number of American international students increased over past years. The current survey by the Institute of International Education (IIE), in 2003 and 2004, 191,321 American students attended international study abroad ...

Every student dreams of a better future; of a future where they have their share of fame, prosperity and achievement garnered in the field they choose their passion. A student wishes to learn things at a global level, being in touch with the latest ingenuity of people, researches and technologies. The best way to do that is to study at a place that can offer a student the scope stay in touch with all that is happening around in the world. Studying in schools and universities abroad presents a student with ample number of opportunities like these. Since it is a question of one’s future, a ...

Abstract

Studying abroad is dream of various students who want to gain knowledge on specific subjects, cultures, languages and technologies. Some people consider it as unnecessary especially in the era of globalization when knowledge in not restricted within the boundaries of any specific country. This paper discusses about various aspects associated with studying abroad. The paper informs about several benefits students gained while studying in different country such as gaining knowledge on other cultures, values and social relationship that do not exist in their home country and knowledge of other languages. Living in a foreign country allow students to evaluate social ...

The Benefits of Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a practice that has existed for hundreds of years. Universities in Europe began exchanging professors and eventually students began to travel to different countries for the purpose of formal education. Out of necessity in the early days of specialties developing at universities, it was necessary to travel to obtaining the educational program you were looking for. In the United States, the practice began in 1875 at the Indiana University; students earned credit for organized trips to traipse around Europe in the summer (History of Study Abroad part 1:1190-1900). In the last few decades, exchange student programs ...

Students who study abroad are afforded a rare opportunity to learn about foreign cultures and about themselves. And while there are adjustments to be made, adapting to differences in language, customs and beliefs is part of the educational process. Sociologists and linguists have determined that students clearly benefit from foreign study, particularly when learning a new language. Much has been made of “culture shock,” of what can happen when young people are placed in alien environments far from home and family. There are challenges to be overcome, but the academic benefits and sense of self-reliance that a student learner derives from study ...

The dream of every young man is to experience something new, different and exciting in life that is ahead and at the same time to learn and educate himself in the best possible way. What are the ways of achieving all of that at the same time? One of the ways is to continue education in some other country. That decision is not easy to make and in reaching that decision one would have to be willing to sacrifice something so that something else is gained in return. This essay reflects on benefits and negative things about studying abroad. ...

You were a naïve little mongrel when you went and now you are a grown up professional! This is how my aunt puts it. I accept this ‘compliment’ in all humility and just smile back at her. She reminds me of ‘myself’ a few years back and I compare my ‘then’ and ‘now’. As a mature, responsible, learned, flexible and knowledgeable person, I thank the land of America (or put the name of your host land) for being such a wonderful host all these years (or months, please see your case). Today, I am here to put my own feelings into words ...

Over the past years, universities have progressively created ways to engage undergraduates in research. Research has been steadily growing as a typical component of the graduate and undergraduate curriculum. As a result, universities have slowly begun realizing the advantage of students gaining experiences in research as they venture abroad. Today, many institutions are giving their students the opportunity to study abroad (Wendy, 26).

A student’s experience of studying abroad is more prominent from the traditional college experience since it constitutes a more intense and higher level of experiential learning. Simply doing some internet research and flipping through a book is not sufficient ...

I. Introduction

More and more foreigners contemplate to retire overseas. They want to retain their citizenship but they want to retire abroad. This idea is enticing. Financial consideration is the main concern. Others include the political conditions in the targeted retirement destination, taxes, cost or standard of living, among others (Todd, 2010). They eye overseas retirement as they want to enhance the value of their retirement money. In this case, they need to carefully assess their options. For instance, Americans who want to retire in cost effective, exotic place should address many financial planning issues, including taxes, insurance, investments and ...

It has long been my ambition to study abroad, and to undertake my studies in an English-speaking country, as my primary objective has always been to improve my English language capabilities so that my fluency in that important global language would be increased. That would also fulfil my second objective – to obtain a Western education, which is highly valued in the world of business. So you might imagine my delight at obtaining a scholarship in my first choice of overseas country for my studies – the United States of America. A major obstacle to my dreams and those of others like me ...

As the world becomes a global village, there is an increased emphasis on studying abroad rather than at home, with an aim of getting the competitive advantage needed in the current world. Many parents usually take their children to schools in other countries, and also some institutions organize for exchange programs that lead to several children leaving their home countries for abroad (Sieloff, 2008). In other cases, grown ups and working class people do take scholarships or pay for their studies abroad. In all these cases, the students always find themselves at an intercultural situation whereby they start living and ...

Advantages of Studying Abroad

Getting an education is one of the ways by which we can secure a good future for ourselves. Not only does education provide us with the academic learning that will enable us to perform well in our future careers, but it also provides us with the experiences that will help us grow and mature and prepare us for a world that’s full of uncertainties.

I was with this mindset when I chose to give up my job in my home country for an opportunity to study in the United States. I saw it as an opportunity to expand my learning ...

With increased human interconnections and interactions, the world has become a global village. The current reality is that, students can enroll for either full-time or part-time learning in educational institutions miles away as compared to sometimes back when it was cumbersome and difficult. However, this arrangement is not easy as there are accompanying challenges. The key challenges that can be further analyzed are; the cost of tuition, education system, and homesickness.

Cost of Tuition

For those opting to pursue education abroad, they have to put into consideration the cost of tuition fees in comparison with their home country’s cost. The rate of ...

Studying abroad helps one to gain new knowledge and expertise in their field. At the postgraduate level, particularly, it expands the field of view of an individual and helps them to understand problems and analyze them from a global perspective. When studying abroad, the chances of acquiring new knowledge are high. This normally occurs when students from different countries share their experiences, and then together come up with different solutions to these problems. Foreign students also get the opportunity to learn and improve on their language skills. This has both short term and long term benefits. In the short term, ...

Introduction

Study abroad programs improve a student’s education exponentially quicker than if he/she stay home. In fact, a student lives and learns in his/her host culture and each interaction becomes an opportunity for such a student to both learn share his/her culture with the others. It is worth noting that the experience that one obtains while studying abroad translates into tangible benefits all through one’s life. Study abroad programs for the United States students are imperative to the students and our country. The United States students experience the academic systems of other countries as well as the complexities of cultures ...

Peddicord, K. (2010). How to Retire Overseas: Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (For Less) Abroad. London: Penguin Group USA.

Kathleen Peddicord is a credible author regarding issues to retiring overseas or abroad. She also lives what she writes. She and her family relocated to Paris, France before she then relocated to Panama with her husband. She had been leaving with her family in Ireland before relocating to France. Her book is a very credible source of information since she has featured most the countries in which American retirees may want to spend their lives after they retire. It ...

Thesis Statement

The State Department is concerned about the declining number of qualified candidates willing to accept diplomatic posts abroad. According to GAO (2012b), the State “faces persistent experience gaps in overseas Foreign Service positions, particularly at the midlevels, and these gaps have not diminished since 2008”. In 2008, there were 1,169 vacant foreign service positions. Since then, the number of vacancies gradually increased and in 2011, there were 1,296 vacant Foreign Service positions. USAID also reported the significant decline in the number of Foreign Service officers assigned abroad. In 1992, USAID hired 3,163 Foreign Service officers but ...

The onset of international business development in the 19th century was facilitated by the innovation and mass use of new modes of transportation. Traders expanded their routes and integrated foreign markets. At that time, the traders exchanged goods from their home for goods from other places. The development of use of currency, decades later, further accelerated the growth of trade. Unfortunately, slave trade was a principal form of trade in the early years of globalization. Globalization is defined differently today, depending on the source and field. Unlike the traditional forms of globalization, today, businesses do not have to travel to ...

It is the aim of any company to expand its commercial activities across its national borders despite the many risks associated with the same. The main risk may be changes in political systems, which mainly occur when the party in power loses the elections. For example, in 1977 in India when the opposition party won the elections, there were some changes in policies, and this action negatively affected the Coca-Cola company operations in the country. Other risks include the loss of assets due to fighting or nationalizations and financial factors that may affect wages, commodity prices, exchange rates and ...

Today, the average student from any part of the world is given the possibility to study outside of his country. Everyone knows about this fact, but only the most active and ambitious students take their chance. I always had a dream to study abroad, but it always seemed to me very complicated to start the process and define my goals and directions to follow. But one day, I woke up and decided I could do better and achieve more. I felt strong and smart enough to make my dream come true. Why do I need this at all? Well, this ...

International Studies Abroad

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Re: Letter of Apology Dear Ms. Simpson: In view of the recent events which transpired pertinent to my application for the study abroad program to China, I was formally informed by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Kim Noling, that I was found to be guilty of plagiarism. As I met with Ms. Noling, and as I relayed to her and to you, due to the very short time frame which was deemed accorded to effectively write the needed letter of intent with an accompanying essay, I really admittedly made the wrong decision ...

- Introduction

Background Information

During the past decade, the trend that Chinese parents plan to send the children abroad seems unstoppable. Just two weeks ago, an airplane crashed at the San Francisco airport. Two young Chinese girls were killed during this plane crash. Both of them had planned to join a precollege exchange program. According to the article, ‘Chinese student’s goal was to study English’ from ‘Wall Street journal’. The Institute of International Education reported that nearly 200,000 Chinese students studied in US’ colleges from 2011 to 2012, the fifth straight year of 20%-plus growth (Areddy, 2013). As more ...

Studying abroad is a watershed moment in life for a student. This is because the new environment provides students with new opportunities of learning foreign language and interacting with a different culture of people. Further, studying abroad is quite interesting since one is able to learn of the new environment effectively through direct interaction with the environment instead of reading text concerning the new learning new country. This paper depicts my watershed moment in life as a result of undertaking my studies abroad in the United States.

The breaking of the news that I was to undertake my studies abroad, in the United ...

After the enacting of the Simon Study Abroad Bill in 2009, the issue of studying abroad and foreign education have been an in issue in concern. Fundamentally, the bill focuses to not only support the students who study in abroad, but also the conditions and challenges that hampers the student’s ability to study in a foreign country. A major issue that represent these factors is the lack of money (Byram & Feng, 2006). This is the reason why the bill engages itself in providing funds to the student who are studying abroad. Although, the bill stipulates that it provides these ...

There are different reasons that a government has when it decides to send some students abroad for further studies. Most governments always have the aim of improving the quality of education that its students receive and in most cases its most exceptional students who portray exceptional abilities in studies are sent abroad to receive the said education. The destinations where the students receive the education are directly dependent on the progress the destination country has made both educationally as well as economically. However, there are a few disadvantages that are experienced in internationalization of education. There are countries where the educational ...

- Globalization and burgeoning technology/innovation that shrink product-life-cycles, coupled with global competitor’s quality and price, brings goods to the USA adding to 80-90% mega-competition for most consumer goods sold in USA, compared to <25% in 1950’s. Equally, global companies compete severely and challenge US firms abroad. - The U.S. and Eurozone economies play major roles in the world economy and are crucially important for each other’s prosperity. The two sides combined account for around 40% of world GDP, over 25% of world trade, 60% of world foreign direct investment flows, and 60%-70% of ...

Dear Elizabeth Pineda,

The essay you have written entitled “Student Travel” was expected to contain crucial information that would support your contention that students would benefit from travelling to other countries. Specifically, you asserted that the two major advantages to be gained from travelling abroad would be to increase world relations and to see a decrease in adults’ reliance on technology in their pursuit for professional growth . It is, therefore, the aim of this letter to present a critical analysis of your arguments with the end goal of noting strengths and weaknesses; as well as suggesting ways for improvement. The body of your ...

Introduction

In recent years, a rising number of students have benefited from the study abroad programs that many scholars believe that they have been in a better position to offer great potential to advantage students in increasingly internationalized work place and world. The globalization process has contributed to the rise in this number. The internationalization of the world is believed to contribute greatly to the students participating in the global academic opportunities. An extensive discussion among the educators concerning diversifying study abroad benefits has actually developed. However, apart from the various benefits that these students get, they may face various constraints ...

Kohl’s International Expansion

Before any company or organization proceed with plans to expand internationally, the management needs to assess the viability of doing so. Part of assessment is determining the advantages and potential contributions of international expansion to the organization (Hines & Bruce, 2007). The organization may also assess and plan expansion simultaneously. In this way, the management can determine where the organization will invest for foreign expansion and how the organization would do it. Practices in planning and assessment will be applied in this discussion in relation to Kohl’s. Kohl’s is a retail chain store based in the United States and ...

Benefits and downsizes of building manufacturing operations outside the US (OUS)

IntroductionIn today's global business environment, companies must be prepared to change many aspects of their business operation for the purpose of achieving competitive advantage in the global market. These changes are necessary, as they align the company's operations with the moving of the global economy and represent a foundation for the company's global sustainability. An important area of these changes is the choice for geographic locations or dislocations used in the manufacturing process. The following paper represents an attempt to identify the benefits, as well as downsizes, that are associated with locating manufacturing and/or production in other countries (Hill, ...

Eons ago access to higher education was a privilege of a few in the society. In today’s world, the tables have turned and this is no longer the case. This is brought about by the accelerated economic growth and a growing middle class in most countries, who can now afford to send their kids abroad for studies. The need also for skilled manpower to support the world’s Emerging Economies is greater than ever before. This has necessitated the need for world class education offered in the developed nations of Europe and America. With the world prestigious institutions of learning in ...

Starbucks has over the years expanded into 55 different countries and territories across the world, with upwards of 8033 and 8892 direct and franchised outlets manned by upwards of 149,000 employees (MarketLine, 2011, P. 4). The company sternly controls and licenses franchises across the world, stores that sell not only its espresso coffee, but tea, beverages and baked foods. With a market administratively divided into the United States, Internal, Global Consumer Markets and other regions, Starbucks major products include VIA Ready Brew, Starbucks, Tazo Tea and Seattle’s Best Coffee. It posted annual revenues of more than $11,701.9 ...

Self and vocation project

People have always been fascinated by mathematics and computers. This is also the predicament that I fell under. This is because when people are looking for jobs, it is the combinations of the two subjects that are vital in improving the pay grade of the individual. Additionally, the opportunities that the two subjects present are unlimited. This made me choose to major in the field of management information systems. There are innumerable skills that are essential in the study of computer science. I am certain that I have these abilities. The abilities can include thinking rationally. As a youngster, ...

Choosing a college is daunting task. It is a critical decision that a student has to make knowing that it will affect his future. Moreover, it is in college that one decides a career that one wants, make lifetime friendships, meet new people from diverse backgrounds and also provide an opportunity for one to discover oneself. Therefore, this is always a tough decision. It is also harder when the decision regards studying abroad. Most students have mixed feeling about studying abroad. However, it offers an opportunity for a student to move out of his comfort zone. It provides a student with a chance to build an ...

Counterterrorism incorporates the techniques, tactics, practices, and strategies adopted by governments, police departments, militaries, and corporations to attack terrorist acts and threats both real and implied. Most measures taken to counter terrorism tend to pay more attention to the insurgency rather than the acts of terror themselves. The term Foreign Internal Defense or (FID) is used in reference to programs meant to either to contain insurgency, or lessen the conditions which could promote the development of insurgency. Counter-terrorism includes the detection of possible acts of terrorism and the response or reaction to events related to terrorism.

US Strategy on Counterterrorism

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British Exports

Even before the world wars that have struck around the globe, the United Kingdom has always maintained a self-sufficient and stable economy as they kick started the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Through the world wars, it has managed to sustain the damages and still continuously support itself through exports they have presented around the globe. Since the inception of the European Communities and to its evolution as the European Union, the UK remains to be a strong force in the group. Upon the entrance of the new currency, the Euro; the UK did not incorporate it to their system as their ...

The Birthright Lottery by Ayelet Shachar

The Canadian government has recently taken steps towards what they deem will make Canadian citizenship valuable. In 2009, a law was passed limiting or restricting people in obtaining Canadian citizenship. Children born abroad on the date 17 April 2009 and after would only obtain Canadian citizenship if at least one of the parents was a Canadian citizen by birth or by naturalisation. Canadian parents are therefore limited in passing citizenship to children born abroad after one generation. These restrictions have raised concern over which state children born abroad fall into and the implications one has to think of when they choose ...

English 402-02

The purpose of this research paper is to give readers a basic understanding of how the Chinese educational system functions, including primary school, high school, university, and the international school. Part one of this essay addresses the history of the Chinese educational system. In part two, there is a brief explanation about existing flaws in the system followed by recommendations. A discussion of the international school in China is used to illustrate one of the reasons so many Chinese students pursue study abroad programs. Solutions are posited based on research and contemporary articles. Some of the information contained in this essay ...

Self and vocation project

Individually, computers and math have always fascinated me. These two subjects will go a long way in influencing the job that I will want to pursue in the future. In my first year, I chose to major in Management Information Systems, as the core proficiencies required for this major is mathematics and computers. The opportunities presented by the study of computer science and mathematics are unlimited. There are various skills required in while pursuing the career in computer science. I believe that I possess this skill. They include thinking logically. As a child, I was continuously taught the fundamentals of ...

Letter of transmittal

Mackay, Queensland. The CEO Crystal Fast Foods Outlet Melbourne Australia Dear Sir, The following report highlights the reasons why most of the talented Egyptians soccer players fail to pursue a soccer career abroad despite being physically fit and skillful. A few past players who have had a chance to play in the Europe soccer league have been too controversial, to say the least, most of them have been too unprofessional and have shown no commitment to play by the rules. The report will be critical in helping individuals understand the need to utilize opportunities, ...

Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on My Business

Abstract I examined in this report the impact that the changes on the different macroeconomic variables e.g., price level, interest rate, and exchange rate have on the economy. Also, an analysis of how fiscal and monetary policies of the Australian government are presented as these policies and variables influence the success or failure of my business, the CadsBerri. Then my analysis dwell on the net value model by Brandenburger and Nalebuff to show that rational strategy could help my business survive despite the uncertainties posed by the macroeconomic environment.

Introduction

My business is on manufacturing and exporting of good ...

Business Development Plan for Education

Business Development Plan for Education

Introduction

The current Education First company business segment in Turkey is performing below its potential level. The education system is influenced by factors such as inaccessibility, shortage of teachers and other factors. To improve the business segment of Education First, one has to ensure that that there is complete realignment of the system. This will ensure that every level of education in Turkey is streamlined to ensure students at all levels benefit from the system. The company needs to develop new strategies that are inclined to benefit learners rather than make them suffer in their ...

Upon evaluating myself and comparing the day I arrived in the United States of America up to now, I can confidently argue that I have improved my English speaking and writing skills significantly. I remember clearly that my objective was to acquire the ability to speak and write correctly in English. ‘The first day when I arrived in crutches, I could barely construct simple sentences and I had to rely on an Arab Taxis driver to assist me in settling down during my first night in the U.S. in a motel before I could locate the exact location I was ...

Budget Deficit and its Impact in the Economy

Introduction

Every government has a budget of its sources of income and expenses. Yearly, the budget is reviewed and a new one is rolled out. The government may either have a budgetary surplus or deficit. A budget deficit occurs where the expenditure of the government exceeds the revenue that it has collected in a certain period. There have been arguments by different scholars on the adverse and positive effects of budgetary deficits on the country’s economy. I will highlight the positive and negative effects of the budget deficit and the different causes of the deficits. The adverse effects outweigh the positive effects ...

The objective of this ethnographic interview is to be able to familiarize the interviewer with the culture, beliefs, traditions and language of one of the care givers from the Philippines. The role of care givers around the world is significant because they provide care to people who are impaired by sickness, illness or old age. Even young children are dependent on care givers to provide assistance in their daily sustenance such as taking a bath, eating and dressing up. The person that I decided to interview is a care giver who is a Filipino, married and have 3 children of her own ...

U.S. World Involvement: Motivations, Cultural Baggage, Concerns, and a Goal

What follows is a brief overview of United States foreign relations from the late nineteenth century to the present day. There were three main topics of interest pursued in the paper. First were the reasons behind sending United States companies and soldiers overseas: To spread American culture, to protect the world for freedom and equality, and out of sympathy. Second was the cultural baggage that we brought with us, primarily racial and sexual inequality. The inconsistency of between the U.S.’s internal and external policies was then pointed out. This led ...

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The Age of the SME

Several studies have been conducted to investigate whether the age of an entrepreneurial SME affects its success, and if so, how. Nunes, et. al. (2013) concluded that both age and size restrict the growth of young SMEs, yet do not seem to affect older SMEs in the same way. This is presumable because an older firm has grown in size since its inception and/or has acquired adequate management experience to navigate difficult times and environments. This same study also identified two more factors that are limiting for young SMEs, yet not so for older enterprises. As ...

Introduction

Today, we are living in an age of mobility where the movement of people has been more extensive than before. About 2.5% of the world population has always moved for the last couple of decades. Asia is home to about 57% of the world’s population and is the main source of skilled migrants for several other developed nations. Nations like Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan offer wages and conditions that are similar to those in OECD countries, and carry lower fertility rates and aging workforces (Migration: A Global Phenomenon). Hong Kong looks for skilled temporary migrants and has introduced ...

In this paper I will argue that keeping good chemical industry partnership with Sweden will benefit the world for years to come. Therefore further analyses and estimation of Intra-industry trade (IIT) share will be carried out from this perspective. Swedish trade flows for “Miscellaneous chemical products” group have a code of 598 according to SITC (Standard International Trade Classification) given on www.scb.se and 38 according to Harmonized System Codes Classification (Appendix A). In order to see how big the share of Swedish intra-industry trade is and what is the impact of it on the major world partners, we will use ...