Testimonials

Testimonials

Read and listen to what former students have to say about their Forum-Nexus experience

Forum Nexus is a very unique experience that I will never forget. Traveling with forum nexus gave me the chance not only to visit several European countries, but also to meet with many people from various back grounds and cultures; this gave me the opportunity to enjoy every moment. I really learned a lot from other students, and started to see things from different perspective. Moreover, the classes were useful.

In the marketing class I had the chance to learn the different ways that European countries use to market their product. Learning this will help me later on in my career. The professors were also so helpful and nice not only in class, but outside class too. Hence, forum nexus is an amazing learning and fun experience that I definitely recommend to other students. Christina Kamil I truly recommend this program, you learn a lot, and besides that you get to know about so many different cities and cultures. It's really worth it and believe me once you guys thru with this program your IQ will shoot up to the peak. I'm really happy I went in 2011, I made loads of new friends. I made a perfect decision, Hope to see you next summer. Rishi Verma Hi future students
My name is Claudia Rodriguez. I was part of the Summer program with Forum-Nexus. I would have to say that this was one of the best experiences ive had in my life and its going to hard to top it off. This program opened my eyes letting me see other cultures and other ways of living. I met some of the most amazing people from different cultures. I made friends for a lifetime, some of us are actually getting together in Egypt to spend New Years together. The professor and the staff are amazing. You will defenitely learn a lot and of course have a LOT of fun. Claudia Rodriguez Forum-Nexus was an absolute life-changing experience!! This program allowed me to travel to several different countries, emerge myself into different and exciting cultures, learn from an amazing and outgoing professor, visit many professional European organizations, and make life long friends! This is truly the ultimate study abroad experience because I was able to study about international accounting and then after class I could emerge myself in the European cultures. Spending New Year's in Paris with amazing friends was unforgettable as well as sledding in the Swiss Alps a few days later! Studying abroad with FN was a crazy awesome journey that I wish I could do all over again!...just saying :) Kirsten Watters, University of Texas at Arlington I recommend Forum-Nexus if you want to visit many countries in a short time period. Yes, it is a roller coaster ride, and definitely worth the experience! The material taught in my class (sociology course) continued outside the classroom. I value my experience with Forum-Nexus! Reyna Flores Forum Nexus is a trip that changed my life.  I have always loved to travel and had wanted to study abroad, but was afraid I'd never have the time to do so.  Then, accidentally, I stumbled upon FN and saw the amazing trip on which they would embark, and for only three weeks during the winter!  I knew I had to join.  The trip is absolutely amazing - from the places you see, to the professional visits you attend, to the people you meet.  I even realized what I wanted my major to be, through my classes at FN!  This opportunity is one I will never forget and one you should not pass up; I treasure every moment of my Forum Nexus study abroad experience. Emily Samuelson, University of Michigan Going to forum-nexus study abroad program last winter session changed my life. It was the best experience I could have possibly been able to be a part of. The amount of amazing things you will have the opportunity to do, see, learn, and taste are unbelievable. I couldn't pick just one country to study abroad at, so going with this program I was able to see SIX different ones in a short but incredible time period. If given the opportunity to study abroad with Forum-Nexus I would not pass it up! I want to say enjoy it to all the future travelers and I wish I was going again with you! Tatum Maddux, Christopher Newport University, Virginia I enjoyed participating in Forum-Nexus. I had the opportunity to learn a lot not only from the places I visited but also from the other students in the program. The Cross Cultural Communication class had a lot of intriguing material I will be able to apply to the rest of my life. I was very impressed with the international background of the students which was definitely one of the strong points of the program. I would most definitely recommend the program to other students! Christina Welch, Sophomore Monterey Peninsula College, California It was an amazing experience I'd like to repeat! I really loved it. I got to visit a lot of beautiful places and I enjoyed going out socially with a lot of new friends from many countries that will remain good friends in the future. I learned a lot of international finance and marketing and I learned to ski in Switzerland. I liked both of my classes; Peter and Brian were great professors! I learned about the risks of investing in foreign markets and about the influence of political and legal issues. In the professional visits I could see that what I was learning in class was actually applied by them in real situations. The cities we visited were wonderful and the hotels were very comfortable and had good food. I think that the program is a really good experience. I'll tell my friends to come in the future and I myself would like to come back. Mateus Araujo Tajra, Business Junior ESPM Business School, Sao Paulo, Brazil For me this was an experience of a lifetime, really one of a kind. I liked the way we mixed studies and cultural experiences, like trying to understand the way people behave in different countries. This helps develop your cultural tolerance and acquire an open-minded way of thinking. The best point of the program was the people, the students and the professors, we all learned a lot from each other. Also, the professional visits help you understand how countries and companies work in the real world. Overall it was a great experience for me. I have wonderful memories and I strongly recommend the program! Lilia Elizalde, Graduate, Food Engineering Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico

Excerpts from Course Evaluations

  • I learned a lot especially working on my cultural intelligence
  • I improved my International IQ a lot
  • Great program. I loved the fact that we were able to see multiple countries.
  • I had the time of my life!
  • Dr. Hervitz runs a well organized and unforgettable program
  • Fantastic program. A great way to learn and have fun at the same time
  • Hugo is the best! Thanks for everything!
  • Thank you Dr H immensely for being so warm, comforting and insightful with your opinions and advice and for your support of each student, this set the tone for the entire trip!
  • I love Forum-Nexus!

Comments about Peter Resch, professor of International Marketing and Cross Cultural Communication

  • Peter was always giving real life examples of all the concepts and linking them to his personal business experience
  • Peter was very professional, friendly and relaxed
  • Very friendly with students, very easygoing. Made students feel comfortable and confident.
  • Great professor!

Comments about Georges Rocourt, professor of International Business and Introduction to the European Union

  • Georges was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot from him about European cultures and countries
  • He answered questions to the fullest
  • He was very nice, understanding and fun
  • He knows more about the subject than the author of the textbook
  • Wouldn't move on unless students understood everything
  • Georges was very knowledgeable and friendly
  • Very well informed and up to date with current information
  • Was open to questions and answered each of them in great detail

Video Testimonials

If you'd like to see a few first-hand accounts of past students' experiences, please check out the videos below.

Winter 2010-11

Winter 2009-10

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