Testimonials

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I have led five MBA student delegations to Asia/Pacific with Global Academic Ventures (GAV) and GAV continues to deliver a first-rate program. Their innovative approach integrates high quality academic instruction with current business practices and relevant government briefings, providing our students with an excellent understanding of doing business in Asia/Pacific. The entire staff of GAV is professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating, ensuring that our students have an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Michelle Casario, Assistant Professor of Economics and Associate Faculty Director, Center for Global Leadership, Villanova School of Business

I highly recommend the GAV Spring Break Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program in Sydney, Australia. Our group had a fantastic experience in 2017 and we are signed up to go again during our spring break in 2018. It blends academic instruction, corporate and government briefings, with the cultural drivers that are fundamental in Australia’s business and innovation climate. I have never worked with a group so committed to student success.

Jim McClenahan, Director of Corporate Outreach, University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business

I have led three study abroad programs to New Zealand and Australia using the services of GAV. I have been extremely pleased with their level of detail in the planning and execution of our programs. The business visits they planned were excellent and really engaged my students. I can recommend GAV without hesitation.

Dr. Reed Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech University

I have led multiple student delegations to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia & New Zealand with GAV for many years and I have to say, GAV has provided an outstanding experience for faculty and students every time! Business school students learn the most from company visits, and GAV has helped arrange some of the most amazing company visits over the years, ranging from multinational to local businesses. I cannot think of conducting a study abroad program without GAV’s involvement.

Dr. Hemant Kher, Associate Professor Operations Management, Alfred E. Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware
 

I enjoyed the most how much time everyone in my office and warehouse spent training me. It was very clear that everyone at the company was interested in teaching me about their jobs and tasks, and I greatly appreciated every second of their day which they took to educate me.

Singapore Intern, University of Minnesota

I enjoyed my flexibility at this internship. My boss was always focused on what I wanted to get out of this and tailored my tasks to my interests. I also got to work with brand managers, key account managers, data analysts, advertising agencies and more. There was always something new for me to do with different people and different brands within the company.

Sydney Intern, University of Arizona

I loved working on the clinical side of things with the kids and learning about speech development. Everyone in the office (on the office and clinical side) were very welcoming and friendly.

Sydney intern, University of Southern California

I enjoyed learning how to put together events and organizing the website/social media posts etc; . . . It was an incredible experience and I highly recommend it to any future students.

Sydney Intern, Michigan State University

I enjoyed the projects I was assigned at my internship. Project-based work is ideal for interns because they feel like they are given something that is their own. I also had very kind co-workers who were always willing to help.

Hong Kong Intern, Indiana University

I’m really grateful for this opportunity. Last year, I was planning to spend my summer abroad interning. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, these plans fell through. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find another opportunity to intern abroad before I graduated, but you all gave me the chance to have an experience I won’t forget. Thanks!

Virtual Internship Participant, Michigan State University

I enjoyed the ability to freely ask my supervisors or team leads about any questions I might have on the task and their supportive attitudes throughout made it worthwhile. I was given tasks that were easy yet challenging in that I would have to push myself to reach out which therefore gave me more transferable skills of communicating. . . . . My biggest takeaways are the transferable skills that are needed in a business setting . . . I think my experience is one of the best I’ve ever had. From the matching of the company to the ending of the internship, everything was a great experience.

Virtual Internship Participant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

My biggest takeaway from this experience is that you have to make the most of unprecedented circumstances. Working remotely with people from another time zone is far from ideal. However, it gave me a greater idea of how to manage my time and how to establish schedules that work with me and other people in different time zones. I was also able to work on my communication, since I had to be as open with my communication as possible in these remote circumstances.

Virtual Internship Participant, Rutgers University

The projects were relevant to my preferences and gave me the opportunity to present my skills and work in a way that was professional.

Virtual Internship Participant, University of Arizona

I loved getting to meet many different employees and being able to talk to them about their daily tasks . . . I loved this program! It really helped me grow as a person.

Virtual Internship Participant, University of Alabama

I have led five MBA student delegations to Asia/Pacific with Global Academic Ventures (GAV) and GAV continues to deliver a first-rate program. Their innovative approach integrates high quality academic instruction with current business practices and relevant government briefings, providing our students with an excellent understanding of doing business in Asia/Pacific. The entire staff of GAV is professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating, ensuring that our students have an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Michelle Casario, Assistant Professor of Economics and Associate Faculty Director, Center for Global Leadership, Villanova School of Business

I highly recommend the GAV Spring Break Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program in Sydney, Australia. Our group had a fantastic experience in 2017 and we are signed up to go again during our spring break in 2018. It blends academic instruction, corporate and government briefings, with the cultural drivers that are fundamental in Australia’s business and innovation climate. I have never worked with a group so committed to student success.

Jim McClenahan, Director of Corporate Outreach, University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business

I have led three study abroad programs to New Zealand and Australia using the services of GAV. I have been extremely pleased with their level of detail in the planning and execution of our programs. The business visits they planned were excellent and really engaged my students. I can recommend GAV without hesitation.

Dr. Reed Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech University

I have led multiple student delegations to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia & New Zealand with GAV for many years and I have to say, GAV has provided an outstanding experience for faculty and students every time! Business school students learn the most from company visits, and GAV has helped arrange some of the most amazing company visits over the years, ranging from multinational to local businesses. I cannot think of conducting a study abroad program without GAV’s involvement.

Dr. Hemant Kher, Associate Professor Operations Management, Alfred E. Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware