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Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into living, studying, and working abroad! Join us for the upcoming virtual event: Global Perspectives: Life, Learning, and Career Paths – a collaboration between the Asia Pacific BGS Chapters, including Ritsumeikan University in Japan, SolBridge University in Korea, the University of Sydney in Australia, and AUT and the University of Auckland in New Zealand. In this 90-minute online session, students and graduates will share their personal experiences on living abroad. Whether you're a current student, a fresh graduate, or considering a career change, this event is for you! What to expect: **Candid discussions about living abroad **Key insights and tips when living in Seoul, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand **Connections with peers across the Asia Pacific region This event is open to both BGS members and non-members who are curious about international life, learning, and career paths. 📅 Event Details: Date: Thursday 18th July, 2024 Time: 4:00-5:30pm (Japan & Korea), 5:00-6:30 (AEST), 7:00-8:30pm (NZ) Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gCk4TCqp Don't miss this chance to broaden your horizons and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Secure your spot today! #GlobalPerspectives #BGSAsiaPacific #VirtualEvent #StudyAbroad #CareerGrowth #CulturalExchange

"Reflecting on my recent week-long International Immersion Program at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) in Singapore fills me with immense gratitude and excitement. The journey was nothing short of transformative, both academically and culturally. 🤗 Immersing myself in the Blue Ocean Strategy course provided by NTU was a profound learning experience. It offered a fresh perspective on strategic thinking and innovation, shaping my understanding of market dynamics and business growth strategies. The collaborative environment fostered insightful discussions and deepened my appreciation for innovative approaches to problem-solving. Beyond the classroom, exploring Singapore was an adventure in itself. From vibrant street markets to stunning architectural marvels, every corner of the city-state offered a new discovery. Amidst the hustle and bustle, I embraced the opportunity to learn about cultural nuances, understanding and respecting the diverse perspectives that enrich our global community.🥰 Of course, navigating the hot and humid weather was an adventure of its own! Despite the challenges, every moment was infused with a sense of wonder and excitement, making it an unforgettable journey. This immersive experience has not only expanded my academic horizons but has also enriched my personal growth. It's a reminder of the endless possibilities that await when we step out of our comfort zones and embrace new experiences. I'm grateful for the friendships forged, lessons learned, and memories created during this remarkable journey. Here's to continued growth, exploration, and lifelong learning! 🎉🎉 #SingaporeImmersion #BlueOceanStrategy #NTUExperience"

🌏✨ Dreaming Big: Studying Abroad in Japan ✨🌏 I’m excited to share this graph I created showcasing some of the top universities in Japan that I’m exploring for business studies! 🇯🇵📚 Each of these schools offers something unique—whether it’s leadership and marketing at Hitotsubashi ICS, sustainability at Doshisha University, or a balance of theory and practice at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine, not just for the academic opportunities but for the cultural immersion, global networking, and personal growth it brings. 🌟 I’d love to hear from you! What are your thoughts on studying abroad? Do you have any tips for preparing for this exciting journey? Whether it’s advice on choosing the right program, adapting to a new culture, or must-try experiences in Japan—share your thoughts below! Let’s connect and inspire one another to chase our goals. 🚀 #StudyAbroad #Japan #BusinessEducation #GlobalNetworking

Cultural exchange and educational opportunities integration are fundamental to enhance personal vision. Wrapping up from the talk show “Chit+Chat => Study Abroad with AYO Vietnam”, As a Country Director of ASEAN Youth Organization , I’m heartfelt to say sincere thanks to our prestigious speakers Yijie Ren, M.A. Andrea Ruffoni Semidey Peter M. McGovern , who was accepted our invitation to engage with our educational enrichment project, aiming to the SDG4. Their insights on study abroad have incentivized ASEAN Youth Organization - Vietnam to broaden their vision of journey ahead. We delivered three plenary sessions, entailing: #1: Navigating cultural differences #2: Strenthening scholarship application #3: Fostering community connection I cultivated 5 key takeaways that fit on me and it reinforces my leadership capabilities in term of leveraging human-oriented approach: 1. Organizational Structure 2. Visionary Orientation and Navigation 3. Resources Allocation and Effective Communication 4. Normalizing Refusion & Resilience 5. Initiatives and Consistency 3 pillars as a lesson learned through managing sustainable project from end-to-end process: 1. Concise Objectives and Meticulous Master Action Plan 2. Empowering human resources by responsibilities rotation 3. Tieing a life-long friendship with speakers, experts Thanks AYO VN team worked diligently to achieve our meaningful project. Our positive energy impacted almostly 100 participants in ASEAN youth community. We’re working under the umbrella of peace, regional security, fostering comprehensive cooperation, and amplifying community resonance. I trust our prosperity in the journey ahead.

🌏✨Excited to share my latest opinion article in Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报, Singapore’s leading Chinese daily newspaper! In this piece, I explore the strong cultural identity and confidence I witnessed in Mongolia during my six-week volunteering internship and draw connections to Singapore’s arts and culture development.🎭 Hoping to spark more discussions on the importance of investing in our own Singaporean cultural heritage! 💬 📖 Read my full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDiKF49y Contributing to Lianhe Zaobao’s opinion column “Decoding the New Generation”《解读新世代》over the past year has been truly fulfilling. This platform allows Gen Z university and polytechnic students, like myself, to share our perspectives on topics that resonate with us, from studies and campus life to cultural trends and current affairs etc.🎓✍️ I am grateful for this opportunity to share my thoughts on topics close to my heart, which also helps to sharpen my critical thinking and keeps my Chinese writing skills from getting rusty!🧠✍️ Connecting with fellow Gen Z contributors like Anna Kua, He Ning Seah, Caleb Tan, Jia Min Lee, Wong Jun Heng, Gerald and Jiayun has been incredibly rewarding. Their articles inspire me and continually open my mind to fresh perspectives through our exchanges. 🌟💬 If you are a university or polytechnic student from Singapore, or studying in Singapore, and have a passion for sharing your opinions on topics you feel passionate about, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to share on how you can submit your pieces to Zaobao too! 💌 Take a look too at the collection of articles contributed by other students in this column! 📚✨ https://lnkd.in/ghGE3B7k And you can also find my past articles in my LinkedIn profile! 📰💫 #CulturalIdentity #Mongolia #Singapore #LianheZaobao #OpinionWriting #GenZ

Welcome to the official LinkedIn page for the Cultural Management master's programme at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre! 🎉 We are thrilled to offer a dedicated space for students, alumni, and professionals in the cultural management field to connect, share insights, and stay informed about the latest trends in arts and culture. 🟢 What you’ll find here: 📌 Insights and Inspiration: Stay updated with thought leadership from cultural management experts and academics. 📌 Student Life: Follow our students’ journeys as they tackle real-world cultural challenges. 📌 Alumni Stories: Discover where our graduates are now, and how they’re shaping the global cultural landscape. 📌 Event Announcements: Get the first scoop on conferences, workshops, and guest lectures happening at EAMT. 📌 Collaboration Opportunities: Learn about internships, partnerships, and research projects within Estonia and beyond. Why is this page the place to be? 98% of our graduates are working in the creative industries, and this is your chance to join an active community of cultural leaders and visionaries. 🌍✨ Follow our page to get involved and be part of the conversation about the future of cultural management!

We celebrated 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗼), an event that truly highlighted the richness of our diverse community and marked the school's 60th anniversary! A heartfelt thank you to 𝗠𝗿. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗮𝘂, 𝗚𝗕𝗦, 𝗠𝗛, 𝗝𝗣, Chief Executive of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵, and all our esteemed guests, teachers, students, and parents who joined us! I’m thrilled to share that during this event, we announced a new initiative in partnership with ISS that aims to empower our students from diverse backgrounds. Together, we are launching a 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 #𝗘𝗠𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This program will be the first of its kind in Hong Kong, designed to equip students with practical skills that are in high demand today. Key highlights of the program include: Teaching real-world skills in social media, digital media, and marketing. Offering hands-on experiences through projects and mentorships. Supporting personal and professional growth. Stimulating creativity and building confidence. We are excited to kick off this pilot program in 2025 and look forward to expanding it further! This initiative is about opening doors and creating opportunities for our students to thrive in their future careers. On this Multicultural Festival, we celebrated the diversity that makes us stronger and committed to ensuring that every unique talent has the chance to shine. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter future for our students and for Hong Kong! Thank you once again for your support! #MulticulturalFestival #CTFEG #ISS #DMS #Diversity #DigitalSkills #CareerDevelopment #Education

In a world where the zeitgeist - and certainly the politics - seems opposed to globalisation, a few thoughts on the value of global education and living. I'm currently in Chiang Mai, Thailand spending some time with a very special family. I lived with my Thai host family for a year, back when I was a 17 year old. As an AFS Intercultural Programs* student, I went to school here (at the very welcoming Wattanothai Payap School) and became part of a global program that traces its history back to 1914, and sent its first exchange student abroad in 1946. Some 30+ years later, I'm back (at least for a weekend) with this amazing family, and I'm reminded why an international education and an international life is so rewarding. That year in Chiang Mai left me with: 1. A second family 2. A global career 3. The realisation that my culture and way of doing things is: a) not the only way; and b) not always the right way What's the message? If you believe in a world where people and goods can move relatively freely, without undue barriers, invest in an international experience yourself. Take that opportunity to study overseas; accept that job offer in another country; send your kids to school or university abroad; learn another language. I'm an optimist. Yes, the voice of populism is loud. But global citizens and global businesses play an important role in educating the broader community on the value of international connections. Working as I do with multinational companies with large, complex operations around the world, I'm happy to say that globalisation is here to stay. *A few words on AFS for any Thai students considering studying abroad: “เอเอฟเอส” คือโครงการแลกเปลี่ยนนักเรียนนานาชาติที่มีเครือข่ายนักเรียนแลกเปลี่ยนและเครือข่ายอาสาสมัคร ตลอดจนเป็นองค์กรแลกเปลี่ยนนักเรียนนานาชาติที่ได้รับความเชื่อถือมากที่สุดในโลก. เว็บไซต์: https://lnkd.in/ehDSYTmQ

🌏 Reflecting on an Incredible Year at Fukuoka University 🇯🇵 As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and excitement to share that I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad at Fukuoka University in Japan! From immersing myself in Japanese culture and traditions to collaborating with brilliant students from around the globe, this experience has been transformative both personally and professionally 🌟 Here are a few highlights: Cultural Immersion: I had the chance to explore Japan’s rich heritage, from traditional tea ceremonies to modern pop culture. Every day was an adventure, whether I was exploring Fukuoka’s historic sites or enjoying local cuisine 🍣 Academic Growth: Engaging and immersing myself in the Japanese language has vastly improved my Japanese language skills 📚 Professional Development: Networking with peers provided invaluable insights that will shape my future career. The skills and experiences gained have been instrumental in my growth 💼 Personal Growth: Living and studying in a new country challenged me to adapt and thrive in unfamiliar environments, fostering resilience, independence, and a global mindset 🌍 A big thank you to Fukuoka University, my professors, and fellow students for making this year unforgettable. I am excited to apply what I’ve learned and continue to grow in my career and personal life. If you’re considering studying abroad or have any questions about my experience, feel free to reach out. Here’s to embracing new experiences and expanding our horizons! 🚀 #StudyAbroad #FukuokaUniversity #CulturalExchange #GlobalExperience #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment