Well, I'm a few weeks behind (go figure) but the course, International Dimensions in Management, which complements our travel to Buenos Aires is well underway. Our coursework includes two readings - a book by Paul Blustein And the Money Kept Rolling in (and Out) as well as Doing Business in Argentina a guide to the rules and regs of conducting business as a resident or an entity abroad.
While we are busy preparing and presenting our findings and insight from the readings in our Thursday night meetings, we have all managed to finalize our travel arrangements for the trip. I depart for BA on December 12 and plan on spending a few days sightseeing with a few of the others before we begin our site visits for the program on the 15th.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Visit to the Argentine Embassy
On Friday, November 13, Professor Dubois arranged for us to meet at the Argentine Embassy.
Located in downtown DC, the embassy is located only a few blocks from the Dupont metro stop. As we gathered outside of the embassy, which is barely visable due to the scaffolding covering most of the exterior, we weren't 100% sure what to expect during our meeting. However, after entering through the large wooden doors and passing through somewhat of a security checkpoint, we were greeted by Counselor Gustavo Lunazzi, who then presented us with a valuable overview of the country. We took a deeper look the Argentine economy and the movement in the past few years, discussed what current residents think of the female president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and of course a little insight about life in BA.
Pictured above is most of our group, including Counselor Gustavo Lunazzi.
Located in downtown DC, the embassy is located only a few blocks from the Dupont metro stop. As we gathered outside of the embassy, which is barely visable due to the scaffolding covering most of the exterior, we weren't 100% sure what to expect during our meeting. However, after entering through the large wooden doors and passing through somewhat of a security checkpoint, we were greeted by Counselor Gustavo Lunazzi, who then presented us with a valuable overview of the country. We took a deeper look the Argentine economy and the movement in the past few years, discussed what current residents think of the female president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and of course a little insight about life in BA.
Pictured above is most of our group, including Counselor Gustavo Lunazzi.
Monday, November 2, 2009
December is Summertime in Argentina
With about six months and around 10 credits left until I finish my MBA at Kogod, I made the decision this past summer to take advantage of a course that would require something I love so very much: travel.
In about a month, I'm heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina with 16 other AU students along with Kogod International Business Professor Frank Dubois. We have a lot of ground to cover in terms coursework and company research before we leave, but I know we will be enjoying summertime in December sooner than I think.
Our trip includes a great line up of company visits from industries across the board including Google Argentina, Wyeth Pharmaceutical, Bodegas Norton and Kimberly Clark to name a few, as well as activities such as kayaking in Tigre and a visit to La Candelaria, a traditional Argentine estancia.
Oh, and what would a visit to Argentina be with out a tango lesson or two and a traditional BBQ lunch? All on the agenda as well as steak dinners. From what I hear, BA's the steak capital of the world, cost effective and cooked to perfection.
In about a month, I'm heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina with 16 other AU students along with Kogod International Business Professor Frank Dubois. We have a lot of ground to cover in terms coursework and company research before we leave, but I know we will be enjoying summertime in December sooner than I think.
Our trip includes a great line up of company visits from industries across the board including Google Argentina, Wyeth Pharmaceutical, Bodegas Norton and Kimberly Clark to name a few, as well as activities such as kayaking in Tigre and a visit to La Candelaria, a traditional Argentine estancia.
Oh, and what would a visit to Argentina be with out a tango lesson or two and a traditional BBQ lunch? All on the agenda as well as steak dinners. From what I hear, BA's the steak capital of the world, cost effective and cooked to perfection.
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