Lessons Learned — A GBIer’s Takeaway on Time Management August 4, 2017 That was the first lesson I learned at the Kelley School of Business. During the Global Business Institute program, I learned a lot of different lessons about personal life, professionalism, and entrepreneurship — and the most valuable lesson was “time management.” Your… Read more »
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A Cultural Liaison’s Time with GBI
Thoughts and Reflections at the Conclusion of GBI 2017 August 1, 2017 The GBIers have left Bloomington, and it seems as though something is missing. The moment they all arrived at the airport, there was a spark of excitement in the air and a positive presence that never left them. It was amazing to watch… Read more »
A GBIer’s Reflection on his Kelley Experience
My Life at Kelley – from Moment to Momentum July 31, 2017 When I first arrived in Bloomington, Indiana, I was dazzled by the splendid variety of night-colored and idyllic flowers—a place where all walks of seeds were thriving. I was part of a group of students drawn from all over the Middle East… Read more »
A GBIers perspective on the Habitat for Humanity Home Build
GBI’s Salma Habachi on her experience helping construct a home for those in need July 17, 2017 “What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” – Aristotle Salma, on the left, with fellow GBI scholars. Do you remember the last time you volunteered your time and talents to an important… Read more »
GBI Culture Night: Seven Nations, One GBI Family
GBI Students from all seven participant countries shared their traditions and heritage July 12, 2017 It is a tradition of the GBI Program to host Culture Night, an evening of performance, dancing, conversation, food, and fun. While Arabic language and Muslim religion are factors that bind these seven nations in the MENA region, each… Read more »
A GBIers Perspective on Bradford Woods
Kelley’s Global Business Institute 2017 Post by Mohammed Walid Belahdji, GBI Participant from Algeria on what he learned during the team building outing July 10, 2017 Teamwork makes the dream work. For a business to grow and remain competitive, team building is crucial. According to Forbes, “Team building is the most important investment you… Read more »
Kicking Off Global Business Institute 2017
91 students from the Middle East and North Africa have arrived in Bloomington for this year’s edition of the program July 5, 2017 Saturday, June 24th marked the beginning of the Global Business Institute 2017 Program. Thanks to the public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, The Coca-Cola Company, and The Kelley School… Read more »
Recap of the Three-year-run GSEI Program
Recap of the Global Social Entrepreneurship Institute (GSEI) Program IIB looks back at the dynamic summer program for college students from Europe filled with success stories July 1, 2016 Despite being busy with last-minute preparations to host two summer programs this year, IIB remembers the three-year run Global Social Entrepreneurship Institute (GSEI) program. While the… Read more »
D-5 to GBI 2016 Kick-off
D-5 to Global Business Institute (GBI) 2016 Kick-off One-hundred college students from the Middle East, North Africa, and Near Asia to participate in a month-long multi-faceted, immersive business program at IU June 27, 2016 With five days to go before the start of the 2016 Global Business Institute (GBI) summer program, IIB is busy with last-minute… Read more »