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Be World Ready: Students in Hospitality and Tourism learn industry best practices in Costa Rica

“Nothing compares to learning through travel,” said School of Hospitality, Tourism & Sport professor Agnes Nowaczek, PhD. Nowaczek led 17 NC students on a Be World Ready (BWR) International Field Studies (IFS) trip to Costa Rica from February 24 to March 3. Through the IFS trip to San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal, …

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Be World Ready: School of Business and Management students gain global skills in Ireland

Students  from the College’s School of Business and Management had an opportunity to build their global competencies on an International Field Studies trip to Ireland during mid-term break.

“I have always wanted to go to Ireland, but when I found out I could go with the school and I would be able to gain transferable skills for my schooling or my career, it meant the world to me,” said Morgan MacLeod, a third-year student in the Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) program. “I never realized how similar Ireland and Canada really were.”