The International Business Student Organization will host a multi-cultural festival on Oct. 25.
The festival will feature live music from all over the world, dance lessons and will allow students to mingle with international students.
Activities at the festival include playing Chinese hacky sack, taste testing authentic international food and discovering the customs and business practices of people from all over the world.
The International Business Student Organization aims to help students understand the culture and customs of international businesses, preparing them for an increasingly globalized market.
According to the John Cook School of Business, studying international business can “help students prepare for diverse business opportunities, knowing in advance that respect for and knowledge of your counterparts can create a competitive advantage.
Landon Greene, a freshman business management major, said that he would like to travel to study business abroad.
“I feel like it would be great for me to learn the way business [deals] work in the outside world,” Greene said. “Although I’m not sure if I would like to study international business instead of business management just yet, but I will make that decision later.”
Greene feels that he will be well received in the world of international business.
“It’s not often that young black males want to make a name for themselves overseas,” Greene said. “A lot of what we do in the United States comes from other parts of the world. So, why not travel there to see things for yourself?”
Some students are unaware of what the ISBO offers to U of M students. Junior Economics major Lai Whalimi had not even heard of the ISBO.
“When I hear any type of culture organization, I automatically assume it is for one type of people,” Whalimi said. “I think I will attend the event to see what it’s all about. It could actually be beneficial to me.”
Whalimi also wants to get involved in as much as possible and she feels that this may be the perfect opportunity.
“I think it’d be cool to meet someone who lives elsewhere. I could get the experience of someone who lives there as well,” Whalimi said.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All students are welcome to attend.
