Going home - an indulgent holiday

Written by Alban De Raemy, Global Ambassador and current Hult Undergraduate student in San Francisco. As a Hult student in San Francisco, you have a lot of opportunities. During your spare time, there are a lot of places to explore not only in San Francisco but also in cities nearby. Visiting home During reading week, which is around the same time as Thanksgiving, I went back to Los Angeles. I am originally from Switzerland but I moved to Greater LA three years ago. Being only a  5-hour car journey away means that I can easily return home and see my friends and family. This also means that I had the chance to enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is a time to eat, and we definitely ate a lot. We had turkey with all the extras: stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, and more. The following day my friend had planned a Friendsgiving, a Thanksgiving with friends. It was great having everyone back together again. The city is so vast and limitless that there is always something new to discover. Rediscovering the city One of my favorite things to do when I visit home for Thanksgiving is to explore Los Angeles. The city is so vast and limitless that there is always something new to discover. If you go to downtown Los Angeles, I would definitely recommend you to go to the Broad museum. It’s a museum of modern art that features artists such as Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Jean-Michel Basquiat and more. The best part about it? Its free! Afterwards, you can walk outside to admire the architecture of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was creatively designed by Frank Gerry to look like an upside-down ship and is definitely worth a visit. If youre still feeling hungry, head over to Grand Central Market. It has many little shops selling food from different countries. I particularly recommend visiting the Italian food from Knead and Co. and ordering their spaghetti and meatballs–it is a taste of real Italy! After visiting the market, go to the LA City Hall. You can take an elevator to the top for free. Youll get an amazing view of the high rise buildings with a sunset not to be missed. If you look carefully, youll see that famous Hollywood sign. Finish your adventure by visiting the Last Book Store. Inside, there is a book tunnel which is the perfect place to take some great photos and forget about how much youve eaten. After a well-deserved break and quality time with friends and/or family, its time to head back to the books and projects at Hult. If you would like to find out more about our undergraduate program and global campuses,  download a brochure here. Alban de Raemy is an Undergraduate Student from Switzerland. He is an active member of the Startup Club, Silicon Valley Club, and Consulting Club. Alban enjoys taking photos, reading, and sports. He hopes to someday establish a company that improves peoples lives. Kickstart your career right next door to Silicon Valley by studying at Hults San Francisco business school. To find out more, take a look at our blog Hult San Francisco: a place to experience the world, and call home. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to learn about the business world, the future, and yourself. Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Hult Rotation offers you a chance to study in a truly global way. Our rotation program allows you to study and be immersed in some of the finest cities in the world. 📠¸: @jasminmanzano . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . Each year, Hult seeks to enroll a talented and ambitious incoming class from all over the world. We look for diverse students with a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and interests—students who will thrive in our unique educational atmosphere. Are you ready for a truly global experience? 📠¸: @iambrunadiniz . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . We’re excited to start 2020 on a ranking high! Hult is proud to have been placed #28 in Poets Quants 2020 rankings for Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the US. Taking a huge leap of 32 places from our 2019 position, we’re also very happy to have secured top positions in key categories like: life-changing experience, practicality of the degree, and global immersion. . With five global campuses, a student body of over 130 nationalities, and a learn-by-doing approach—Hult offers a student experience like no other. . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . â€Å"I’m from an engineering background and needed a whole new skill set for the industry I wanted to switch to. I learned a lot about myself and how I deal with being out of my comfort zone. I learned both soft and hard skills, from how to work in very diverse teams to key accounting metrics and strategy. I was surprised by how weak I was at certain tasks in English or how strong I actually was in other areas. Hult gave me opportunities to try new things and meet people from places I never thought I would have friends. . My internship experiences gave me the chance to broaden my view of different cultures and different companies. I had the opportunity to work and live with people whose values differed from people in my home country. I thought that this would be difficult, but it gave me the chance to reflect on my own values and assess if they were a result of my home country environment or if they were intrinsically mine. . Diederick ter Kulve (@diederick.terkulve) Netherlands Masters in International Business . Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021 Say a big hello to our Bachelor of Business Administration program cover star, Elisa Orus Plana âÅ" ¨ . â€Å"I’m excited for the future—especially that I cant predict whats going to happen. Maybe Ill end up in Mexico working for a trading company or maybe in Africa, developing my own business. Everything is possible, and the options are constantly changing. I love the idea that Im never going to be stuck doing the same job until the end of my life if I dont want it to be like this. . Hult really supports me and my ambitions and truly believes that we deserve to be considered as professionals as well as students. Here, I get to express not just my opinions but all elements of myself. From my creative side with the Fashion Society to my finance and business sides in Trading Club and the Management Consulting Club. We get a different type of learning here. Not just essential knowledge and theory, but practical skills and mindset. The school is always evolving. We’re encouraged to innovate and to always look for new ways of doing traditional things. We learn how to be more confident and become aware of how we can impact our environment. The school aims to help you become a better version of yourself and to stand out from the crowd.â€Å" . Elisa Orus Plana French Bachelor of Business Administration Class of 2021"> During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. During the final days of 2019, you probably reflected on what you’ve accomplished this year—and even this decade—and what you’d like to achieve in 2020. Let us know in the comments below. â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"The first time we did group work on the program, I went head-to-head with a colleague. It taught me a lot about how I see people, how people see me, and how conflict can be resolved in a kind and productive way. The best feedback you get, when delivered constructively, is the most critical because it really feeds into how you lead. I’ve completely reversed my leadership style—the result is so much richer and more powerful when you lead from behind and lead with strength. . Studying in tandem with working, whilst challenging, gave me the perfect platform to directly apply learning concepts into my business environment, the competitive landscape, and the real-estate industry as a whole. When I started the program, I was very happy in my corporate role. But my courage and aspirations grew to the point that I took on a whole new direction. Having my career coach, Joanna, as a sounding board allowed me to really be strategic and get to know myself. She coached me thro ugh all the interviews, the research, and the questions. It went in parallel with what I was doing academically and after six months everything just clicked. . I went into the EMBA knowing I had nothing to lose and I’ve come out with everything. Great strength, global friends, amazing learning, mentors from professors, a job I love, and the knowledge that I can set my mind to achieve anything and with the right support and resources I’ll get there.† . Kashani Wijetunga British, New Zealand Sri Lankan Associate Director Senior Strategy Consultant CBRE EMBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . â€Å"It was now or never. I knew that I’d have likely stayed in my neighborhood for years to come if I didn’t take this opportunity. I’d not lived or studied outside of the U.S. before. So I left my job as a global strategist at an advertising agency and moved halfway around the world. I’ve come back a more culturally aware, well-versed person. I’ve realized that everything is a learning experience and an opportunity for growth. Ill definitely carry this mindset with me into the future. Technology and social media allow us to be different people in several places at once. Im excited to see how I can establish myself in whatever city Ill be lucky enough to call home and still maintain deep connections with people all over the world. I’m inspired by my classmates every day. Hearing some of their life stories and how getting this degree fits into their greater mission has been very humbling. My biggest challenge has been finding the ‘right’ path for me. There have been rooms Ive felt like I shouldnt be in, but now Im proud to feel as though I truly belong, wherever I am.† . Dwayne Logan, Jnr. American MBA Class of 2019 . Happy New Year, Hultians! . Happy New Year, Hultians! .

The US Immigration Puzzle Research Assignment Paper - 1100 Words

The US Immigration Puzzle Research Assignment Paper (Essay Sample) Content: First and Last NameProfessorClassTIME \@ "MMMM d, yyyy" August 4, 2017The US Immigration PuzzleThe current paper presents a highly puzzling issue in the United States - the question of why former president Barack Obamas Democratic administration was so generally accepting of immigrants, while current president Donald Trumps Republican government sees immigration as a threat to national security. The world has witnessed drastic changes in the immigration policies between the two consecutive administrations, transforming from a highly accepting society that considers immigration as an opportunity for community development, to one which sees immigration as something dangerous for the country. This paper will attempt to crack the mystery of the contrast between the two administrations in terms of immigration policies. It will do so by evaluating the values their respective parties give importance to, as well as the implications their policies have on other matters in thei r parties agenda.In order to effectively establish the discussion in this paper, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the history of immigration in the United States. Tagged as a country which had always been a land of immigration, the first indigenous people came to the US around 12,000 years ago via the ice bridge that connected Asia to America. However, it was not until the 15th century that Europeans made the colossal decision to migrate to the US. The first wave was composed of the French and the Spanish - also the first two nationalities to establish settlements in America. Following them were the English and Dutch, who also permanently settled in the country (Sutori). It is not surprising, therefore, that by time of the American Revolution, America was basically made up of diverse ethnicities.Since Americas founding, there had been numerous immigration laws that had gone by. The immigration laws at a certain time cater the need of the nation during the said time. In addition to this, policies, as a whole, are also representative of the times prominent political statement. This paper firstly takes into consideration the immigration policies during the Obama administration. From the beginning of his administration in 2009, Obama was transparent about his support for the changes in the U.S. statutory immigration laws, such as the legalization and possible acquired citizenship by illegal settlers in the US. Such changes were included in Obamas comprehensive immigration reform. In 2012, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which Obama was able to implement by circumventing the Congress, formalized the status of more than 700,000 formerly illegal aliens in the US. Furthermore, only shortly before Republicans took control of the US Senate, Obama also announced Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Legal Permanent Residents (DAPA), which was supposed to issue work authorization to around five million illegal aliens (Ting 68). While a federal district court injunction stopped the implementation of DAPA, it still cannot be denied that Obama was highly accepting of immigrants. At this point, it is not surprising to know that the Obama administration had welcomed 23,248 refugees to the US on the first 11 weeks of fiscal year 2017 alone - which is almost double of last years statistic given the same period. In addition to this, an article by Haverluck for One News Now tells us that Obama was actually transparent about his goal to bring in as many refugees to the US shortly before Trumps presidency.Current President Donald Trumps administration firmly believes in opposing principles than that of Obamas. On his first week in office alone, Trump passed three executive orders: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, Border Security and Immigration Enforcement, and Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. According to an article published by the Harvard Immig ration and Refugee Clinical Program by Harvard Law School, such issuances were based on assumptions about the immigrants criminality and extremist tendency. Simply put, Trump had dramatically restricted asylum-access and immigrant-protection, making the US unsafe for asylum for those fleeing their home countries because of persecution.Such massive differences in immigration policies between the two administrations are indeed puzzling. However, the author of this paper believes that this must be related to the beliefs and agenda of the parties the two presidents came from. The Democratic Party is renowned for being more accepting of immigrants as it reflects the values of being an American and it aids in the achievement of economic goals. Obama revealed policy amendments that gave immigrants an opportunity to legitimize their citizenship. Such revelation led to the controversy of Obamas alleged abuse of power and his intended regime change. The decision has been rationalized by highl ighting the potential contribution of immigrants to national development, and citing cases where the children unaware of the legalities of such policies are involved. To reiterate, the immigration policy changes are products of empathy towards young illegal aliens, the potential input to national development, and the shift to a new regime.On the other hand, Don...