Preparing Me for My Global Future

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Okay, now let’s speak to Will, a senior finance major. He’s also a student and traveler, passionate about new experiences and the opportunities in front of him. Will, please tell us more about how you are preparing for your global future.

Thanks, Alex. Academics and learning have always been a big part of my life. Coming from an isolated area of rural Kansas, I also love to be outdoors and explore. I combine those passions when I joined “Semester at Sea.” We travel all around the world and our classes come with us. My experiences on the voyage have opened my eyes up to new possibilities. I’ve always been part of a team. I grew up playing sports and I played golf in college. I also enjoy volunteer work and remaining active in many clubs and organizations. On the voyage, I decided to take leading high performance teams to enhance those relationships and learn vital skills for today’s global work environment. In Portugal, our class spoke with a company about their challenges from a team aspect. We also listened to a youth sporting coach discuss leadership. Now, as we’re learning different strategies to manage teams and improve performance, we’re actively applying what we learned to that company’s challenges and preparing a plan to hand back to them. In this way, we’re working with companies around the world and making a real difference. The “Semester at Sea” voyage is all about showing you the unlimited opportunities there are around the world. It truly creates an immersive experience that has given me a new global perspective. This voyage is helping me prepare for my future. I’m realizing just how big the world is and how I can be a part of it. I’ve gained confidence in who I am and am emboldened to take on loftier goals. There are so many possibilities out there that I never knew about. Seeing the world makes them real. Over to you, Alex.

Will, it is awesome to hear about all you saw and learned in Lisbon, Portugal and how it’s helping prepare you for your future. Best of luck as you embark on the journey ahead.