International Experience
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 by
The study abroad application deadline for Spring 2018 is October
27! We talked with the Study Abroad Office about the opportunities
available to UIC Business students and the information you should
know as you decide to apply. Academics The
highly motivated students at UIC Business are often understandably
nervous to miss a semester of classes on campus. It’s important to
know that studying abroad does not extend your graduation date. In
fact, UIC students who study abroad have, on average,...
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Friday, October 6, 2017 by
The study abroad application deadline for Spring 2018 is October
27! For UIC Business students, study abroad can be an experience
that allows for significant professional and personal growth.
Through a combination of classroom instruction, immersion in local
culture, and independent travel, Davis Birsan, a senior Finance
major was able to get the most out of his study abroad experience.
We sat down with Birsan to hear about his time in Seville, Spain as
a participant with the CIEE International...
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by
In 2012, Michael Mikhail joined UIC as Dean of the College of
Business. In five years, he’s launched programs such as iLEAD — the
Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development -- the renowned
Business Scholars program, increased enrollment, and improved
student outcomes. We sat down with Dean Mikhail to hear his
thoughts on the past five years and learn what he looks forward to
accomplishing in the future. Q: You just underwent UIC’s five-year
assessment process with rave reviews. What has...
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Monday, February 1, 2016 by
As the February 15 deadline approaches for Fall 2016 International
applicants, our admissions staff are processing a deluge of
applications. Here are some tips to help your application through
the process. Two parts to the application The application consists
of the UIC Liautaud application (Apply Yourself), the UIC
Supplemental application (University application) and the $70
application fee. When you are directed to the UIC Supplemental
application, this is treated as a separate account....
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Monday, November 30, 2015 by
Hello! I'm Naina Suri, MBA '17 with a concentration in
marketing and business analytics. I moved to Chicago from Mumbai to
attend UIC Business. So, what's a week like in the life of a
Liautaud student? MONDAY My days start around nine. I get up, get
ready, and, because what they say is true - Chicago weather is
unpredictable! - I check the forecast. I’ve learned to never leave
home without a sweater and umbrella. Now that it’s November, add a
winter coat to that. Tip for new arrivals - there’s...
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Monday, September 14, 2015 by
Like what you see? This was my view of the Shanghai skyline
on a boat tour when I was studying abroad last semester (Spring
2015). A few of my peers and I would like to share our advice on
how to make studying abroad a reality for YOU. Studying business in
a different country adds profound value to your personal experience
and your business education. Everyday, you are learning something
new: whether how to say Finance in the native language or the way
business meetings are conducted in that...
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