Taking Lehigh to the World and Bringing the World to LehighInternational Internship for
Global Leadership Program
Student Report

Fall 2012

OFFICE OF
INTERNATIONALAFFAIRS2012 Internship Locations

China – Ke Xue
Costa Rica – Devin Coleman, Natalie Frendberg,
Robert Mason, Crystal Lovelace
Georgia – Anne Orenstein
India – Meagan Carter and Joe Dinardo
Italy – Ghamar Bitar
Kazakhstan – Joe Rendon
Kosovo – Maria Theresa Mejia
Portugal – Laura Sieger
Ukraine – Mary BruneMohamed S. El-Aasser
Vice President for International Affairs
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Office Of International Affairs
Coxe Hall
32 Sayre Drive
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-3123(610) 758-2981 Fax (610) 758-2982
e-mail: mse0@lehigh.edu
http://www.lehigh.edu/international/

Dear Friends and Colleagues of Lehigh University:

The International Internship for Global Leadership Program provides Lehigh students with affordable international
work experiences, including individual international internships, co-ops, research experiences and team cohortinternships.
Lee Iacocca started the program because he believes that working abroad is a life-changing opportunity that gives students
a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. To support the program, Mr. Iacocca is providing up to $5 million as achallenge grant to match funds donated by other alumni and friends for a potential total endowment of $10 million.
During the inaugural year of the program and with financial support from the first $1 million gift, 13 students from eachof Lehigh’s three undergraduate colleges interned at companies in nine countries during the summer of 2012. This booklet
records their experiences in their own words. As you read, you will gain an insight of what these students have learned
from living and working in a cross-cultural setting for the first time. These lessons clearly illustrate why Lehigh believes
an international experience should become a signature of the Lehigh education, and why part of our mission is to providethat experience to more students.
Almost 40 percent of the undergraduate 2012 class had an international experience during their four years at Lehigh, andof these, approximately one quarter traveled abroad multiple times.
Our aim is by 2015 (Lehigh’s 150th anniversary), 60 percent of the graduating class will have had at least one
international experience. By 2020, we want that number to be 80 percent.
We recognize that one of the difficulties that students face when planning international experiences is cost. The Iacocca
challenge grant with the generous matching gifts from other donors are funding the first endowment specifically dedicatedto making international experiences affordable to all Lehigh students. Upon maturity, it is anticipated that the endowment
will allow Lehigh to provide approximately 100 students with both a rigorous and affordable international experienceeach year. The vision behind the International Internship for Global Leadership Program has catalyzed the process ofraising matching funds from alumni and friends, as well as securing funds from foundations to support international
internships for more Lehigh students. Recently, the Freeman Foundation approved a one-year grant of $100,000 to
support international internships for Lehigh students in East and Southeast Asia.
The combined funds from the Iacocca grant, matching donors, and the Freeman grant will support 37 new students tointern abroad during the summer 2013 and for the first time have enabled Lehigh University to offer an educational
stipend to students who demonstrate financial need. This stipend is meant to offset a portion of lost summer income.
We are indebted to Lee Iacocca for his vision and generous gift to create the International Internship for Global
Leadership Program. We thank the Freeman Foundation and all those who provided matching funds toward the challenge
grant. It is through this kind of generosity that Lehigh can pursue the goal of providing most Lehigh students with the lifechanging opportunity of international experience, regardless of their financial situation.
Sincerely,

Mohamed S. El-Aasser
Vice President, Office of International Affairs

Ghamar Bitar; Italy
College of Arts & Sciences
Biochemistry

CROS, NT
Data Management Intern

CROS NT is a contract research organization, that works with sponsors on setting up their clinical
trials for best statistical analysis, and then following through with the statistical analysis. I was anintern in the data management department, which prepared the clinical trial for the actual study,
like preparing forms for investigators to fill out with patients, before statistical analysis. I received
training to learn the data manager processes including creating case report forms or coding
medical terms. I performed practice exercises, made data management plans and developed casereport forms. I also spent some time coding medical terms and helped with some Italian toEnglish translations of SOPs.
Value Derived from this Experience:
Personally
Personally, I am more aware of myself and culture around
me. I met many people, who helped me learn about Italy,
and about the culture they live in. On my own, it was avery independent experience. I learned a lot about myself
by simply exploring the Italian world on my own.
AcademicallyI imagined this would be more relevant to a Biochem
major like myself, but I didn’t learn much applicable to mymajor or future career. I did learn about computer
programming to a certain extent, using specific computer
databases and clinical programs.
ProfessionallyBeing in an Italian workplace, where most workers speak
English due to the interactions they have in offices of“Without the LIIIP, I
other countries, was a professional experience mostwould have never had
people do not tend to have. It wasn’t much different thanthe opportunity toa normal English job, but I was able to learn somestudy abroad, let alone
language, and also observe how people of different
be a full-functioning
languages communicated efficiently and productively.
intern at an
Culturallyinternationally known
Culturally, my experience very similar to personally. I think
workplace. Being able tothese two go hand in hand. I tried to drop myself into the
independently travel
cultural life, and experience all that a ‘normal’ Italianabroad was an eye
would. I think I succeeded, though I wish I could have
opening experience I
visited more places and spent more time in the places I
could never replace andhad visited.
the people I met I will
never forget.”Mary Brune; Ukraine
College of Business and Economics
MarketingI had several projects to work on throughout myinternship. Every week, I was responsible for writing a
new entry for my column which was posted on
Worldwide News Ukraine’s website. This column was
about my personal experiences in Ukraine. In addition, I
was responsible for compiling a list of United States
media companies that feature international news. It
was my duty to call these media and ask them if theywould be interested in receiving press releases andarticles from Worldwide News Ukraine. My favorite
project while in Kyiv was the cultural video I was the
spokesperson for: Kyiv’s Religious Pillars. I researcheddifferent religious sites around the city and wrote a
script about them. I spent a few days traveling to thesesites with the company’s videographer for filming. This
type of work provided the perfect opportunity to not
only improve upon my communication skills but also
immerse myself in the Ukrainian culture.

CFC Consulting
Worldwide News Ukraine“Most of all, this internshipexperience has sparked aneven greater global curiosity
in me. I am eager to explore
more countries and am now
very open to working abroad
upon graduation. ““Before leaving for my internship in Ukraine, I was quite excited but also incredibly
nervous. I knew very little about Ukraine and the idea of living in a foreign country
by myself was daunting. However, from day one, my experience immersing myself in
a foreign country and culture was absolutely fantastic! My six weeks in Kyiv
exceeded my expectations in every way possible. This program not only served as atool for me to learn how to adapt and work with people of a foreign background, but
it also gave me additional confidence to pursue global experiences in the future.
Having such a positive six weeks abroad has made me eager to see and learn about
more places across the world. I have been able to see just how huge this world iswith there being so many different cities, cultures, and people with differing
backgrounds. Yet, at the same time, the world seems so much smaller as I have met
a great deal of people who despite their completely different upbringing, share thesame values, hopes, and dreams as I do. Overall, I believe this time overseas has
further demonstrated the value of learning about other peoples and the importanceof keeping a global perspective in both professional and personal matters.”

Meagan Carter; India
College of Business and Economics
Marketing & Supply Chain Management

Apollo Tyres
Purchasing Intern

As a marketing intern at Apollo, I was require tocomplete 30-40 hours of work depending on which
stage of my project I was at. My project was titled"global e-commerce and Apollo," I studied ecommerce models and trends around the world andeveloped a plan for Apollo to expand into the ecommerce market. I et up meetings with department
heads to learn about their current e-commerce
models and discuss my project with my colleagues togain information and guidance. I also got theopportunity to go out in the field and survey people
on topics pertaining to my project. Overall theinternship was a huge learning experience where I
grew as a person and as a future employee.
My personal goals were to immerse myself in the culture and make the most of the experienceby keeping an open mind. The experience met all of my personal goal and expectations. I had
the opportunity to travel and try many new things. Professionally, I wanted to contribute to thecompany I was working for, many students have said to me that as interns they were expected
to get coffee for their supervisors or run errands, I wanted to feel like I was doing work thatwould help the company and help me grow as well. I also wanted to learn about the company
that I was working for and gain an understanding of the functions of each department so I canstart to figure out exactly what type of career i want to pursue. All of my goals in this area werealso achieved. Apollo gave me a project where i was challenged and learned a great deal. I also
had the opportunity to meet with my boss and other employees to ask questions about thecompany or their jobs.
“I loved my international experience and would
recommend the Lee Iacocca International
Internship Program to anyone! I felt challenged in
my internship and gained valuable professional
experience through my work and interactions withmy coworkers and supervisors. I tried many new
things and made great friends! The experience wasamazing and really helped me grow as a person.”

Devin Coleman; Costa Rica
Engineering and Applied Science
Environmental Engineering

Sarapiquí Conservation
Learning CenterMy main purpose of working at the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center was to help
develop a sustainable environmental education program for the local schools of the Sarapiquíregion. In addition to developing the curriculum, I also helped out much with the day-to-day
operations of the center, including helping enroll people into English classes, translating forcooking classes, and helping lead community service projects in the area.

The people I met living in Costa
Rica were what made theexperience truly great. My
coworkers and I were a family, andI miss them already. We not only
worked together, but also spentmuch time together outside ofwork. I also lived in a homestay
while I was in Costa Rica, and got
to truly see what families in Costa
Rica are like. This equally was awonderful experience, as my hostsister was hilarious and we would
sing songs together every night.

“This experience helped me develop in
many ways. Being immersed in a new
culture was a wonderful experience, and I
got to see a way of life that I had neverseen before. Also, as Spanish is thelanguage of Costa Rica, I was finally able toput my eight years of Spanish classes towork all day, every day. This will help me
not only in my professional life, but I also
get the satisfaction of being able to saythat I can speak another language fluently.
Of course being in another country was
hard sometimes, but it helped me torealize that I can overcome anything thatis thrown my way.
I would highly recommend this internshipto anyone interested, for reasons statedabove. The only thing that I would suggest
for this particular internship is that those
who are interested should have a goodknowledge of the Spanish language, as notmany people in the Sarapiquí region speak
English.”Joe Dinardo; India
College of Business and Economics
Supply Chain Management

Apollo Tyres
Purchasing Department

I created a Forecasting Accuracy report of the raw material consumption data over the past
two years. I used SAP to compile that data and compared this with each plant’s ordering
ticket. This way, I could analyze how efficiently each plant was consuming their resources
and I gave recommendations on how to improve efficiency. The main goal was reducing
inventory costs and the company will use my report and work with the plants to develop
future actions that will lessen costs.

Value Derived:• I have a vastly greater appreciation for what I
have in America.
• It has inspired me to continue working hardbecause that is the best way to receive an offer
for the position that I want.
• I now feel more comfortable being in a
professional work setting and I am more
confident in my ability to persevere in this typeof atmosphere• I am now more open-minded than ever andgreatly intrigued by different culture“The Lee Iacocca International Internship was the most eye-opening
experience of my life. Being thrown into a culture that is vastly different
than my own provided me with not only a greater appreciation for what I havein America but it also gave me perspective on just how different other’s lives
can be. It was interesting to interact with people who I had almost nothing incommon with. You really do not realize how different people can be until you
visit a foreign country. This experience has prepared me for the
professional world and I feel more confident as a result of it. I would
not give it up for anything.”

Natalie Frendberg; Costa Rica
College of Arts & Sciences
Environmental Science

Parajo Biological Corridor
University of Georgia, CR

While in Costa Rica I worked on a few different projects. For the first few weeks I helped makesome themed gardens to attract butterflies, birds and bats to the area using native plants that
we collected in the nearby forest. I also helped out in the botanical gardens and tree nursery.
The main project that I worked on concerned reforestation. Part of this project was to go tosites that the Universtiy of Georgia had already reforested, and survey them to determine theideal trees to be planted in various location in the San Luis Vally. Another part of this project
was to survey an old growth forest, to see what trees they are composed of in the area so thatduring reforestation we can better mimic what naturally occurs there. Between the different
surveys we gave the University of Georgia, Costa Rica a better idea of which trees to plant
where to make their reforestation efforts more successful and better fit for the local wildlife.

Right: Me crossing
a river in theMonte Verde
Cloud Forest
Reserve.
Left: Me hiking
with the San Luis
Valley in the
Background.

“I benefited from this experience in many ways. I learned how to properly survey
forests. This is important because I hope to be a tropical ecologist one day and it
is a skill I will need to know. I also learned an extensive amount about tropicaland medicinal plants along with a lot of things about tropical animals. Aftercompleting my project I had to write a report with many drafts, and learned a lot
about how to write a professional report about my research. “Crystal Lovelace; Costa Rica
College of Arts & Sciences
Biology

Parajo Biological Corridor
University of Georgia, CRThis job had no set day-to-day schedule. Each day was something new and different. Somemornings, we worked in the medicinal garden and went on tours with Lucas where we learned
about medicinal properties of the plants. Other morning we worked with heather to create 3
theme gardens to attract animals and tourist to the area. This sometimes included gathered
leaves, plants and rocks from forest and around campus. When we gathered plants wesometimes went on the Internet and researched the medicinal properties for them, so people
would see the importance each plant had on the environment, animals and humans. In the
Afternoon we would go on hikes to gather more plants or we work in the green house topropagate and maintain the plants we had already collected. After working with Heather westarted to work on the re-forestation project, which is important for the carbon offset program.
To do this, we surveyed local plot in the area. Surveying plots included: tagging trees, measuring
them, identifying them and measuring them for health.
“Going to Costa Rica was one of thebest decisions I have ever made in me
life. I learned so much about theenvironment and myself. Not only has
it changed the way that I view theworld but also, the way I view others
and myself. I don’t regret doing it andI think everyone should have thisopportunity. “
Personally, I learned to push my self both physically and mentally. There were people who
doubted my abilities and physicality when hiking or working, sometimes I even doubted
myself. However, I believe I proved that I could do it. Costa Rica allowed me to grow. I learned
that if one works hard and puts in the effort they can accomplish anything and I did!
Academically, I learned a lot on the trip. The thing that was most relevant to me was learning
the medicinal properties of many of the plants. When I get older, I hope to become a doctorthat uses medicinal medication opposed to chemically and man created medication.
Professionally, I learned how to conduct myself in a professional manner. I learned to be ontime, meet deadlines and to be more responsible. Culturally, I learned that one of the mostimportant things for Costa Ricans is the importance of family and community. In America wesometime forget just how important helping one another can be and if we would do it more
we could be a closer and more compassionate country.

Robert Mason; Costa Rica
College of Arts & Sciences
Earth and Environmental Sciences

Osa Conservation
Reforestation Surveyor

On a daily basis two other Lehigh interns, an Osa staff member, and I would go to an area of lessdeveloped forest around the Cerro Osa Station where we would create 12x12m plots and collectdata on the planted tree species within those plots. This work was our principle duty – marking abaseline of data for their reforestation project. Other duties performed included seed collecting(going into the primary forest and gathering seeds to be planted in the nursery) and planting (inthe nursery and the field). Also, we were privileged with the opportunity to join other volunteers
on “turtle patrols” during which we would walk the beach at night and collect data on nesting sea
turtles. The organization is currently in a state of expansion, but I hope they maintain the senseof family that I felt while working there. Working with OC taught me much about the history of
the peninsula and its vast spectrum of wildlife. I am glad to have been a part of their efforts!
Value Derived from this Experience:
Personally:
It gave me the chance to try a world of new things andmeet many amazing people.
Academically:
Among many other things, it taught me some skills that I
have already had to use in field labs for one of myclasses. I also learned a lot of Spanish.
Professionally:
I feel that this experience is far more than a section of
my resume – it gave me insight to the functions of NGOs
and allowed me to gain some real field experience.
Culturally:
It opened my eyes to a different way of living andinspired me to pursue learning another language.
““This July we landed in Costa Rica as three Lehigh
University students eager to learn about the Osa
Peninsula’s natural beauty. After living and working at
Cerro Osa for five weeks, and meeting a cast of
unforgettable people, this paradise feels more like asecond home, one we all hope to see again soon!
Thanks to everyone who made our experience possible.
Pura Vida!”

Maria Theresa Mejia; KosovoCollege of Arts & Sciences
Global Studies

American Education Fund
Reforestation Surveyor

The Iacocca International Internship in Kosovo allowed me to take part in the American
Councils’ mission in providing programs for Kosovar-Albanians, but I was also able to take in thebeauty of Kosovo and its people. In my role, I learned about the mission of the American
Councils and how the Kosovo American Education Fund plays a role in striving to achieve thismission. I learned about all the projects that the American Councils is involved with, from
Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF), Kosovo American Education Fund Alumni Association(KAEFA), Youth Exchange Scholarship (YES), Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP), to
Kosovo Improvement through Education (KITE). American Councils is an institution that values
education and utilizes this as an investment for Kosovo.
My travel experience in Kosovo marks the first time that I have traveled alone and isdefinitely one that I will not forget. Despite traveling by myself in a country that I knew little
about, I adapted quickly and integrated with my new third home country. I was warmly
welcomed into my host family as well as in the work place amongst the American Councils
team. In no time, I was able to bond both with my host family and my colleagues as I
explored more about what Kosovo and its culture is really about, as well as the intricacies of
the American Councils and how it works in the local and international systems. Beyond
learning about others and their culture, this experience has encouraged me to reflect uponmyself, my identity, and my culture, while at the same time how others live, their culture,and how they see me. Although I have integrated well with my host family and the American
Councils team, have adapted to the hustle and bustle of Prishtina, I believe that the mostimportant lesson that continues to resonate throughout my abroad experiences is that
exploring cultures and traveling is uncomfortable-- traveling means going beyond yourfamiliar and comfortable environment. However, it is how I choose to act and react to thisuncomfortable feeling that matters.

“I wanted to know that I could travel
independently, and through this Iacocca programin Kosovo, I was able to do just that! I was able totravel throughout Kosovo, take on a professionalrole as an intern at the American Councils in
Prishtina, all while immersing myself in the KosovoAlbanian culture. My experience helped me growprofessionally and personally.”Anne Orenstein; Georgia
College of Business and Economics State Ministry for European &Economics & Environmental Studies
Euro-Atlantic Integration
During my days at the ministry, I would check in with my boss and see which tasks needed to be
performed that day. We were preparing for a conference, which was held in July so most of my days
involved checking up on RSVP’ed participants and arranging their travel details. On other days, I
would analyze progress reports of the Eastern Partnership countries and submit my findings to myboss who would bring it to the Vice Prime Minister. I was always utilized for my English abilities; I
would read over emails, documents, and press releases before they were sent out in order to makesure all of the grammar was correct.
“My international internship in Tbilisi, Georgia was an extraordinarily enrichingexperience. Not only did I gain further insight into the versatility of my major andthe countless career opportunities that lie ahead, but I also was able to thrive in aforeign environment and became a more adaptive, learned individual as a result.
Learning new outlooks and perspectives on global issues truly broadened my horizons,
which led to a degree of open-mindedness that I would not have been able to achieve
prior. This internship heightened my passion for global education by reinforcing mybelief that some of the most important life lessons are learned outside of theclassroom. The relationships that I formed with my coworkers, my host family, andmy Georgian friends will last long into the future. This international internshipprogram has enhanced my Lehigh education in ways I never dreamed possible. The
lessons are invaluable, the rewards are unmatched, and the overall experience is
priceless.”
As I believe any business leader would agree , having an international perspective and an ability toadapt to new situations and environments are two key elements to success in the business world,
especially in the global marketplace. This internship allowed me to gain insight into a region of theworld that I was not familiar with, thus making me more internationally conscious and wellrounded. Although nerve-racking at first, this experience also ended up enhancing my ability to
thrive in situations and places outside of my comfort zone. Success in the business world is allabout pushing the limits and this internship allowed me to do so by fostering independence,
confidence, and a global perspective that I otherwise would not have been able to achieve.

Joe Rendon; Kazakhstan
College of Arts and Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology

KIMEP University
Corporate Development

Every day I helped KIMEP’s Corporate Development Department manage their tasks and I havebeen given a project of my own. KIMEP University's current goals are to understand theunderlying causes of why admitted students chose not to attend KIMEP and why the retention
rate of freshmen has dropped. They want to understand it more through the students’ point ofview. They are also trying to receive more recognized accreditation to allow the university tocompete internationally. They have been trying to help boost Kazakhstan’s economy by educating
students and even giving those from more unfortunate backgrounds a chance to pursue a higher
education. I interviewed around 80 international students and trying to find out more about
them, to see if they have any issues they want to address about KIMEP and anything they love
about their university. The information gathered will then be analyzed and I will present it to thehead of departments to see what improvements can be done at KIMEP for its students and theuniversity as a whole. I also took pictures of students and tried to find the best strategies on how
to market KIMEP to local and international companies and to recruit future international
students. I also worked on their alumni magazine designs and context and their website forinternational students.
“Beyond the usual trip abroad, this program
allowed me to grasp and understand both theculture in and outside the workforce. I was able
to stay with a host family to immerse myself ineveryday life styles and was able to work in an
office where I learned different work etiquette.
I was in charge of my own project, gave
recommendations of changes that can be doneinternally at the institute, and I was given a lotof room for creativity. Due to this program, I
have gained new perspectives and the ability toadapt myself in new situations. In the end I felt
as if I was right at home while I was abroad andit was hard for me to leave.”

I have gained the ability to be more extraverted. I now can speak to peers and those higher thanme with ease. I not only learned how to work internationally but how to grow as a citizen of a
global world. I now have aspirations that exceed those priors. Never had I thought that I could
achieve a lot but now my drive is beyond what I could have imagined.

Laura Sieger; Portugal
College of Arts & Sciences
Spanish and Global Studies

Pestana Hotel and Resort
Marketing Intern

When I first arrived to Portugal, the position Pestana assigned me for my seven-week duration
was in “customer relations” since they did not have a project for me due to a recent restructuring
the company. Since this level of work did not fit the description on which I applied I discussed mydismay with my advisor in Portugal as well as at Lehigh. Due to my discontent in this position, thehead of the human relations department in Lisbon created a project for me. This project
consisted of creating an organogram electronically for each hotel that was owned by Pestana. I
did not feel as though my work with Pestana challenged me nor did I learn much from the project
itself. I did need to learn how to work independently on a day-to-day basis and how to assert
myself professionally in a business.

“I do not want mynegative experience tobe taken as though I
am unappreciative of
the opportunity thatwas provided to me. I
am still very thankful
and honored to havebeen chosen to be partof this program and tohave had theexperience that I did. “

Value Derived from this Experience:
I believe that this experience affected me most personally.
These seven weeks were very difficult and they forced me tobe completely independent. Staying for the duration of theseven weeks helped me prove to myself that I am stronger
than I think I am. I do not like to quit and give up on things
that I have started so, I tried to make the most of what I was
given and put all of my effort into not only the work but theexperience as a whole. Academically, I do not feel as though
this experience was beneficial but professionally I did learn
how to handle difficult situations in a work place and the best
way to approach them. In some regards I feel as though thisexperienced enhanced my cultural understanding but in otherways it also made me appreciate my own culture more. There
are many luxuries from home that I took advantage of that I
know appreciate everyday after spending my summer in
Portugal. Since I was at a resort, I do not feel as though I was
fully able to grasp the intricacies of the Portuguese culture but
I do feel as though I was able to get a taste of it, literally andfiguratively.

Ke Xue (Coco); China
Engineering & Applied Science
Chemical Engineering

Bracalente Manufacturing
Office Executive AssistantI did two projects for this internship during the six weeks in China. My first project was to help
the HR specialist to set up the employee database. In the US, employee performance wasrecorded and tracked using the access database. However, in China, it was done by hand. In orderto keep consistent, it was crucial to set up the employee database in China. Since the policies andconditions were a little bit different between the US and China, some modifications were madeto the Access Database. The second project was to help with the supply chain delivery accuracy.
The US customers had issues with the delivery accuracy. In order to please the customers andmaintain a positive reputation, it was imperative that the delivery problem be solved. The
problem was complicated; it involved the production rate, the purchasing planning, and the levelof inventory. I collected the past data about the shipping duration, and estimated the customer
declaration time. In the end we recommended an increase in lead time.

“The most valuablelesson I learned fromthis internship is theimportance of thecommunication. Since it
is a US Joint Venturecompany, confusions andmisunderstandings risedue to the language
barriers and culture
differences. It is
crucial to understandand know situations at
both sides, and then it
is easier to solve theproblems. “

Value Derived from this Experience:
The Lehigh internship provided me a great working experiencein my native country. The working atmosphere was the mostvaluable since I know the culture. Bracalente is a family businessand employees treat each other with respect, equality, andtrust. I love this family culture! My colleagues and I are not justfriends; we are more like a family. The experience was amazing
and I was glad that I took part in this program.
Most importantly, I got a job offer because of the internship!
Before I started the internship, I had a chance to talk to thepresident of the company, Ron Bracalente, and visited the US
Company for three times to learn more about the company
structure and the global business prior to the departure to
China. I remain contact with Ron after the internship and heinvited me for social events when the two Chinese employees
came and visited the company here in the US in September. At
that time, he introduced me to the global business members
and we also had a chance to know each other better. Then hetold me that he was willing to offer me a job so that I could get
trained here and then help the business in China. He needs
someone like me who is familiar with the American and Chinese
cultures and can build a bridge between the two companies.

Thank you to the donors who madethis program possible!

Anonymous
Jay Allen ‘67
David M. Baldwin '51
Maria '87 & John ’85 Chrin
John R. Day '98
Stewart Early '66
Ernst and Young Foundation
The Freeman Foundation
John C. Evans, Ph.D. '66
Wayne D. Freese '59
Linda and Peter M. Gilbert F/SJudy and Donald M. Gruhn '49

Holt Family Foundation
Lee A. Iacocca '45
Harry B. Levine '56
Howard Lieberman 'F
Vincent G. Munley '74
Donald R. Phillips '84
PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation
Alex P. Tamm '12
Lawrence J. Tamm '12P
Arthur Tauck ‘59
Vincent R. Volpe, Jr. '80

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Carol Ham, Program Director
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OFFICE OF
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