It may still be freezing out, but summer will be here before you know it. And that means deadlines for summer programs are fast approaching. And what better way to spend the summer than earning your Digital Literacy Certificate through the Kahlert Initiative on Technology? Spend the summer building an app and future-proofing your career by learning about blockchain and cryptocurrency. There are two [...]
There’s nowhere quite like Barcelona. Full of rich culture and history, staying busy isn’t a problem. Weekend trips to exciting destinations such as Portugal, Morocco, and Costa Brava are affirmed highlights of studying here. Eccles Global student Natalie Schmidt agrees. “We did a class excursion to Costa Brava and spent the day paddle boarding in the coves and hiking to hidden beaches … [...]
This past week was Fall Break at the University of Utah. While most students used this week to forget about school, plenty of students used this time to continue pursuing their education and career goals. We asked three students from the David Eccles School of Business about what they did for Fall Break and how they used the resources provided by the Eccles [...]
At the David Eccles School of Business, there are a number of opportunities to travel and study abroad through the Eccles Global Learning Abroad Program. Eccles Global allows for students to travel to other countries to engage in worldwide business education that instills the skillset students need to compete internationally. They are dedicated to creating a safe, yet affordable learning abroad experience for [...]
The first time I ever moved away from home was when I decided to study abroad. After my freshman year of college, I decided to keep pursuing my education by studying abroad through the David Eccles School of Business' learning abroad program called Eccles Global. Eccles Global was something I heard about four years ago from my cousin who was a former Business [...]
Summer in the City of Lights. It's the dream of every foodie, art lover and Francophile. I was lucky enough to do a Business Scholars study abroad in Paris, France last summer, and I know many students are headed there this year with Eccles Global. With that in mind, I thought I'd share some of my favorite things to do while “en France.” The [...]
In case you were unaware, there is only one month left of school! While you may be stressed about upcoming finals, it may also be a good time to start preparing for you summer plans, whether that be an internship or learning abroad experience. For those of you who are taking advantage of the programs offered through Eccles Global, here are tips to ensure [...]
Spring Break for most Eccles School students meant time relaxing with friends, maybe going to the beach or catching up on some sleep. For a group of 28 students, though, it meant traveling to Costa Rica to find ways to add value to local communities. The Social Entrepreneurship Abroad Program sent out its first group of students to learn about the business and day-to-day [...]
Have you heard great things about the Business Scholars program at the Eccles School, but thought you missed out because you didn’t apply as a freshman, weren’t previously eligible for the freshman program, or have transferred to the University of Utah after your freshman year? Don’t fret! The new Business Scholars transfer program creates a condensed experience that encompasses all the different business disciplines, [...]
Several students are taking business classes in Paris through a summer program sponsored by the David Eccles School of Business, exploring the city, its culture and its business landscape. We’ll be sharing several of their experiences here. Here, student Sarah Brown writes about Arrondissment #4, one of the city’s 20 distinct districts: Paris is a highly romanticized city, and for good reason. You have the [...]