Aloha, I'm Isaiah Lopez from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
I am a third-year business student of the Shidler College of Business, I am pursing a degree in Finance and International Business. In the process of pursing these degrees I have made many relationships friends, professionals and mentors here in Hawai'i and around the world. One thing I always always ask to other when I first meet them is, "What do you wish you could have done in your colligate career/life?". The answer was always, if not 99% of the time, was to travel abroad
So here I am! Spring 2020 I will be studying abroad at the National University of Singapore, studying investments along with other business courses. My goals this upcoming semester is to become more independent as this is the first time I will be living away from family, to grow a global network of friends and to gain a world-wide perspective of the business world. I hope you will join and keep up with me throughout my experiences abroad.
So here I am! Spring 2020 I will be studying abroad at the National University of Singapore, studying investments along with other business courses. My goals this upcoming semester is to become more independent as this is the first time I will be living away from family, to grow a global network of friends and to gain a world-wide perspective of the business world. I hope you will join and keep up with me throughout my experiences abroad.
FAQ
Q: Why did you decide to study at the National University of Singapore?
A: Being an international business major I wanted to be more exposed to the economies I could see myself working with in the future which is the Asian business environment. NUS being a well renown university for overall academics and top 15th in the world for business and management according to QS World University Rankings, I would probably never have an opportunity like this ever again. So, I want to learn as much as I can during my studies abroad especially in my field of interest. I am interested in becoming more exposed to how Asian economies operate along with its work ethic and culture through different business modules offered at NUS.
Q: Have you been to Singapore?
A: I have been to Singapore for one week back in 2017 when my brother was finishing up his internship at a start-up company based out in Singapore
Q: What modules are you taking?
A: These are the modules I am taking this semester.
MKT 1705X Principles of Marketing -> BUS 312 Principles of Marketing
BSP 2011 Asian Business Environments -> BUS 367I Business Study Abroad in International Business
FIN 3102A Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management -> FIN 311 Investments
HY 2260 History and Popular Culture -> BUS 367G Business Study Abroad in Management
Q: Where do you plan on traveling?
A: *I am currently updating this during the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic* As of right now my friends and I are planning to travel to Taiwan for our recess week. Other than that, due to the current pandemic situation across the globe, I am hesitant to travel to any country that has been exposed to the virus. In hopes that the virus will be contained and cared for, I hope to travel to Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Japan and possibly Vietnam.
Q: What are you most excited for?
A: I things I am most excited for is to experience new cultures, food, and experiences during my time studying abroad. Whether or not those experiences are life or academic experiences, I'm ready to learn from them.
A: Being an international business major I wanted to be more exposed to the economies I could see myself working with in the future which is the Asian business environment. NUS being a well renown university for overall academics and top 15th in the world for business and management according to QS World University Rankings, I would probably never have an opportunity like this ever again. So, I want to learn as much as I can during my studies abroad especially in my field of interest. I am interested in becoming more exposed to how Asian economies operate along with its work ethic and culture through different business modules offered at NUS.
Q: Have you been to Singapore?
A: I have been to Singapore for one week back in 2017 when my brother was finishing up his internship at a start-up company based out in Singapore
Q: What modules are you taking?
A: These are the modules I am taking this semester.
MKT 1705X Principles of Marketing -> BUS 312 Principles of Marketing
BSP 2011 Asian Business Environments -> BUS 367I Business Study Abroad in International Business
FIN 3102A Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management -> FIN 311 Investments
HY 2260 History and Popular Culture -> BUS 367G Business Study Abroad in Management
Q: Where do you plan on traveling?
A: *I am currently updating this during the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic* As of right now my friends and I are planning to travel to Taiwan for our recess week. Other than that, due to the current pandemic situation across the globe, I am hesitant to travel to any country that has been exposed to the virus. In hopes that the virus will be contained and cared for, I hope to travel to Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Japan and possibly Vietnam.
Q: What are you most excited for?
A: I things I am most excited for is to experience new cultures, food, and experiences during my time studying abroad. Whether or not those experiences are life or academic experiences, I'm ready to learn from them.