China Business Program 2008-2009 Annual Report

Contents

Director ‘s Remarks ............ 3

China Exchange .................. 4

China American Business Organization ........................ 7

Internship Program ............. 8

Recruiting ........................... 9

Residential Life ................. 10

Closing Remarks..................11

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The China Business Program Annual Report is an annual publication for our alumni and friends.

China Business Program, Farmer School of Business Oxford, Ohio 45056

http://www.fsb.muohio.edu/programs/international-study/china-programs/

CHINA BUSINESS PROGRAM CONTACTS: Dr. David C. Yen Director Office: (513) 529-482

yendc@muohio.edu

Miami University: Equal opportunity in education and employment Produced by China Programs, Farmer School of Business

Director’s Message:

The only program of its kind in the country, the China Business Program offers Farmer School students the chance to learn about China from a business, language and cultural perspective. Upon graduating from the China Business Program, students have the knowledge and skills to pursue professional careers in China or with international companies doing business with China.

Toward the end of the third year of the China Business Program, we are pleased with how far we have come in terms of expanded study and professional offerings for CBP students, and we are even more proud of our students’ accomplishments. To demonstrate the breadth of talent, experiences and diversity among students China Business Programs…

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I am !lled with hope and con!dence in the great potential for our outstanding students to become the international business leaders of tomorrow.

We continue to expand study abroad offerings, internship opportunities, and curricular programming to enhance engaged learning and career prospects for our students. Through the China Business

students to participate in academic and professional enrichment activities, to challenge themselves through interacting in a foreign language with a very different culture than our own, and we encourage them to contribute to campus life at Miami and to our global community through sharing their international experiences with all of us.

David Yen

Felice Marcus Assistant Director Office: (513) 529-1916

felice.marcus@muohio.edu

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“The classroom becomes an extension of daily life and the potential for learning expands dramatically. Good courses can become great ones when students have no

matter, and the bene!ts of a short trip grow exponentially when time is increased to a semester.” -- Dr. Thomas Lairson of Rollins College on the Miami China Semster Program experience.

to China and welcome the same number of Chinese students to the Farmer School.

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“I have scaled the Great Wall, visited Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden

the most rewarding experience was teaching English to children in rural

at China, being away from all of the tourists. And I felt good knowing that I gave something back to China.”

“As my semester comes to an end here in

you have done on my behalf. I also want to thank you for all the hard work you have done to set up quality programs such as this where students like me can have a great experience. I truly value the experience I had this semester and know that it will stay with me the rest of my life.” -- Abi Pai, Miami exchange student at Peking

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hts “I know we’ve said goodbye twice, but still I want to thank you. I really

my stay here a memorable experience. You can’t imagine how hard it is for me to say goodbye to everyone and to Miami. For the !rst time in my life, I had to say goodbye to people whom

Two of our exchange students from Peking University were instrumental in developing:

the Chinese edition of our China Programs newsletter our new Scholarships web page the “This is our International Miami” video

The China Business Program has

China. In only three semesters, we have become vital players in providing networking and career development

for domestic and international students in the Farmer School. Thanks to new friendships formed through this

business students can be visibly observed in the corridors of

brought in speakers who provided valuable contact and

hosted several Karaoke events, especially appreciated by the Chinese students who longed for this most

popular part of nightlife in their country.

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and their families to pilot the idea of fundraising through Chinese

A newly formed fund-raising committee led by China Business

American students have landed internships in China, and Chinese students have positions in American cities through our coordination

“I view my membership and involvement in The China Business Program

provided me the opportunity to confront the many challenges I am looking for in college. Most importantly, they have provided me with the necessary skills that will help me become a well-suited, well-rounded individual in the workforce upon my graduation from Miami University.” -- Matt Cheung, CBP sophomore, May

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Creating a formal internship program aims to bring the China Business Program to the next level, establishing CBP as a magnet program nationally for students interested in careers in international business.

A new agreement between Paci!c Star International Logistics and the China Business Program began with sending four students as summer interns to work at this top Logistics !rm in Shanghai. Student interns will be communicating with overseas customers, doing market research on the US and other Western markets, and using their Chinese skills to translate company documents into English for foreign customers and partners.

Paci!c Star Group was named “The Best International

by both the Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communication and the Port Authority of Keelung, China.

Credit Information Service also ranked the group as one of

the students applying to CBP have previous Chinese language study, and in many cases travel experience, whereas in previous

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converted new early action applicants to Miami, as well as regular admissions applicants.

representatives was at Gahanna Lincoln

Program and am so in love with China and its culture. My early action application is ready to submit…”

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“We are excited to partner with the Farmer School of Business and the China Business Program to offer the International Business Living Learning Community for next fall. This program will be open to FSB students who are interested in not only learning about international business, but also living with international students and developing close working relationships with various faculty from the Farmer School of Business. First-Year students have the opportunity to

choice. The number of students choosing this Living Learning Community provides strong support for not only the presence of this Living Learning Community, but also the focus and direction the Farmer School of Business is taking to prepare Miami University students to work in a global economy. “

-Vicka Bell-Robinson, Coordinator of Living

Initiated by Associate Dean Mike Curme in collaboration with China Programs, the new International Business Living Learning community was established. Beginning in the fall

be housed together with students from China and other countries, and will participate in cultural activities, celebrations, and a career development mentoring program.

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The importance of the continued growth and success of the China Business Program can be summed-up wtih some famous quotes:

“Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.” --Francis Bacon, Sr.

“Make voyages! Attempt them...there is nothing else.” --Tennessee Williams

The China Business Program would like to thank you for your continued interest and support.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. David C. Yenyendc@muohio.edu

Felice Marcusfelice.marcus@muohio.edu