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Stories and Achievements
IBiz Achievements
We have so much to be thankful for this year! First of all, we would like to thank you for supporting Zimpleman's International Business program over the past several years. Our students would not be able to achieve their dreams and goals without your participation and support! Here are a few reasons for us to celebrate...
- A notable rebound in Zimpleman International Business majors and study abroad over the last two years as borders have opened after the pandemic.
- Hosting colleagues from Austria, Mexico, Panama, and Uganda during this year's Global Citizen Forum, during which Professor Kappen participated in a campus-wide faculty panel entitled How do we make the world better?
- Professors Kappen and Mitchell led 52 Drake Football students to Panama for a two-week immersion experience in May 2024. Read more about it in English or Spanish.
Student Study Abroad Stories
Far East Expo
Far East Expo
Samantha Williams taught at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL) in Chongqing, China. She reflects upon refining her life goals and how learning and being a part of the culture in China helped her in her life as a business person. Read more about Samantha.
Frank's Fixies Co.
Frank's Fixies Co.
Frank’s Fixies is a bicycle company based in Des Moines, Iowa. It was established in late 2013 by Aaron Hermsen and Joaquin Valdes, who were inspired by their experiences as foreign students in Shanghai, China. Read more about their journey here.
Four Ways Studying Abroad Will Help Get You a Job
Four Ways Studying Abroad Will Help Get You a Job
Cody Austin spent six months traveling and studying in the Middle East. He discusses ways a similar study abroad trip can help students land a job and jump-start their careers after graduation. Read more from alumnus Cody Austin about his experience in the Middle East.
Passports, not Textbooks
Passports, not Textbooks
Learn how Emily Enquist's study abroad in Buenos Aires gave her real-world experiences that could not be learned from a textbook. Get your passport and read about Emily's adventure.
Send YOUR stories and updates to our Zimpleman International Business faculty.
Zimpleman News
October 1, 2024
