Posts by Shelby Falahat
Benefits of Interning Abroad
When individuals state that studying abroad is a transformative experience that alters one’s perspective, believe them. Prior to my semester abroad, I expected to solely transform my personal and social environment. Yet, the opportunity to intern abroad at Spotify Outreach Company in the United Ki…
Humans of Haas: Charlie Fu and Ashvin Dhawan
The Haas School of Business provides students with the opportunity to thrive in an environment that embraces community. Two disparate programs, the Global Management Program (GMP) and the Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology Program (M.E.T), have made a big university feel small. Yet, GMP and M.…
“Oh…You’re a Business Major?”
A stereotypical Business major – not taken seriously, and considered to be a “slacker.” When I began my academic career at UC Berkeley, the idea that Business majors were perceived to be less academically driven never crossed my mind. The Haas School of Business provided me with a chal…
Four Tips for a Semester Abroad
A semester abroad entails countless lessons as well as memories. Yet, there are unexpected scenarios a student may face whilst being in a foreign country. Although I was aware that I could face challenges while being abroad, I was unaware of how I could avoid specific scenarios. Similarly, I reali…
Humans of Haas: Professor Dana Carney
A “self made” individual is one who possesses the qualities of determination and ambition, while lacking financial and social support. The idea of being “self made” stems from success. Yet, the concept doesn’t highlight one key associated aspect: creating opportunities for oneself bree…
The Importance of Cultural Learning in Business
The academic school year for the Global Management Program has been filled with travels, as well as learning opportunities. Traveling throughout Europe allows students to explore new territories, cultures, and develop an understanding of Business that would not otherwise be possible in Berkeley. Our…
Living like a Local: London Edition
The three cohorts of the Global Management Program (GMP) arrived in London on September 12th, 2022, after two years of wondering whether or not their semester abroad would become a reality. As a Junior in GMP, I knew that my experiences abroad would be quite different from what I had […]
3 Tips To Have a Successful Semester Abroad
As a current Sophomore in the Global Management Program; I was expecting to study abroad in London in Fall of 2020. However, the global pandemic postponed what I thought was going to be the “most unique Freshman year experience.” Although I was expecting to be in London as a Freshman, […]
Humans of Haas: Kevin Liao
Kevin Liao is a current second year in the Global Management Program (GMP) at UC Berkeley. Born and raised in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Kevin realized that he had a fascination in Global Management throughout his travels with his family. After visiting Italy, he developed an appreciation for diverg…
Advice from a UC Berkeley Sophomore
College can be tough to tackle at first. Although there are countless articles and individuals describing how to have a successful college experience, there are two pieces of advice I think are not emphasized enough. As a Sophomore in the Global Management Program, I have had the ability to re-exami…