Global Experiences

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Please say bonjour, hola and ciao to Sal from Denville, New Jersey. Sal has twice graduated from Montclair State University. He earned his bachelor’s in business administration, marketing concentration, and certificate in entrepreneurship. And then went on to earn his MBA in marketing and management. As part of the NBA program, he took part in a global experience to Vietnam and Hong Kong. Ni hao Sal, let’s go.

– Thanks Alex, prior to Montclair, I had never left the country before, and only been on a plane one time. Searching for global experiences was key for what I wanted in university. With its diverse student population, proximity to New York City, and year round study abroad programs, exposure to different cultures is a regular part of the Montclair experience. And through it, I traveled twice to three different countries. Global experiences at Montclair, blend the best of business, research and culture. This was a deciding factor when choosing to pursue my MBA here. Through the programs international business trip, my learning was taken outside of the classroom, spending time in Vietnam and Hong Kong, becoming immersed in their cultures. Through regularly scheduled meetings with businesses and nonprofit organizations, team lunches and dinners and excursions along the countryside, it was the learning experience of a lifetime. And the trip culminated when my cohort and I took on the final project of consulting with nonprofits and helping them develop strategic partnerships with local businesses to better serve the community. And that’s just my story. Montclair State University is fostering its students ability to learn and grow in real world environments. With research facilities in Madagascar, the Galapagos Islands, the Antarctic, and study abroad programs all across globe, Montclair State University is making an impact. Coming full circle, studying abroad has added so much to my life and propelled me into my career. Now working as a global account manager for a firm operating in over 40 different countries, these learnings have led to more fruitful discussions with clients and colleagues, giving me the confidence to succeed. Thanks to Montclair and its global experiences, not only by learned and grown as a person, but I’ve created a network of friends and colleagues all across the globe. Back to you, Alex.

– What a wonderful world and experiences, Sal. There are so many ways to study abroad, and with Montclair students and alumni being awarded more Fulbright scholarships than ever before, the university supports students to build careers here, and abroad.