Global Marketing Class spends Spring Break in Spain (1518 hits)
by Vern Gohanna, School of Business Beat Reporter
Nine students, accompanied by business professor Dr. John Anderson, returned from their Spring Break tour of Spain on March 7. While in Spain, the students were guests of the Sagunto Adventist College and were privileged to dine in the homes of four different local families on Sabbath, March 2.
The group traveled on high speed trains to the Spanish cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sagunto. At each city, students observed and participated in street markets, visited cultural sites, enjoyed different foods, and experienced retail activities in a different culture.
Students commented: "This is one spring break I will never forget." "I learned a lot about the differences and similarities between cultures." "I see how important it is to know a different language." "Shopping is a pleasurable experience outside of the US." "Where are we going next year?"
On the last day of the tour, Dr. Anderson had the opportunity to lecture to an economics class on the US economy. The lecture was translated from English into Spanish by a member of the touring group, Erica Pelote, and the teacher of the class. The students were knowledgeable of economic principles and actively participated by asking very meaningful questions. They were also inquisitive about Oakwood University and its student body.
Photo: Global Marketing students who spent Spring Break in Spain are (l-r): Christopher Mathis, Jenna Hughes-Harris, Tahjal Conkerite, Kashiri Favors, Caryn McConico, Stella Sterlin, Donald Lumbard, and Howard Jones (not shown: Erika Pelote).
