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Students
Finding New Skills in Florence
Morgan Brandt
Class of 2024
Currently Studying: BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management
Studying Abroad At: Florence University of the Arts in Florence, Italy
Pronouns: She/Her
Morgan Brandt isn't wasting any time this summer. Not only is she taking classes that will help her complete her degree in Arts and Entertainment Management, but she's doing it in a new country, gaining international business experience that will help launch her career upon graduation.
What motivated you to study abroad?
I've always wanted to study abroad, and I've always wanted to go to Italy, so I figured I would make it happen this summer!
How has the Lubin School of Business helped you prepare for your courses abroad?
The Lubin School of Business helped to prepare me for my course abroad by encouraging me to take chances and be part in opportunities like this throughout the years.
What has been the highlight or most enjoyable aspect of your time abroad so far?
So far, the highlight of this experience is simply being able to see the world. I have not traveled much in my life, so I am grateful that I was able to do this. It is so easy to travel within Italy.
How has this experience shaped or impacted your career goals?
This experience has shaped my career goals in many ways. Studying abroad has exposed me to a completely different culture and perspective. It has helped me gain exposure that will enable my ability to learn how to appeal to global audiences and learn how the entertainment industry works in another country. It also has provided me with a new community for networking and making connections with people I would never have met otherwise. Although I was only in Florence for a few weeks (versus a semester), I still feel that I learned a lot about myself, my passions, and my strengths.
Studying abroad has helped me gain exposure that will enable my ability to learn how to appeal to global audiences and learn how the entertainment industry works in another country. It also has provided me with a new community for networking and making connections with people I would never have met otherwise.
How will getting international business school experience impact your next semester at Lubin?
I have a more global perspective on social, political, and cultural issues because of this international business school experience. Having this broader understanding sparked a new interest of mine and inspired me to study and learn more about topics I've never thought too much about before.
What is one skill or piece of knowledge that you learned abroad that you will bring back to Lubin with you?
Some skills I will be bringing back with me are adaptability and resilience. Living and studying in a foreign country requires these skills, along with problem-solving. I can transfer these qualities to my studies at Pace along with my chosen career industry of Broadway and entertainment. These environments can be fast-paced and overwhelming at times, so the ability to navigate challenges is essential.
Do you have any advice for other Lubin students that are considering studying abroad?
If you are even remotely considering studying abroad, you should do it! Take advantage of the opportunities like this that Pace has to offer. You can always travel, but you can't always study new and interesting topics in a foreign country while living there and making friends from around the world.
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