Trip Overview

From Jim Foley…

The Foster College of Business Administration is leading the first ever Bradley University undergraduate trip to India. The trip is during Spring Break and is part of a new course, “Doing Business in Indian Culture” - created as part of a U.S. Department of Education grant. The 14 students have been studying India’s culture, history, religion, and business practices since the semester began in January.

This ‘embedded’ Study Abroad format allows for maximum time for cultural and business visits in India since all course lectures are held on campus before and after the trip. The trip begins in Delhi, arriving late on Friday, March 13.  Visits will include the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, and the Taj Mahal. Students will also meet with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. On Monday, we will transfer to Chennai for three days for both cultural and business visits, including Peoria-based CGN & Associates and the Vellore Institute of Technology. On Thursday, we will make our final stop - Mumbai.  A highlight of that visit will be to “Run with the Dabbawallas” in which students bring food from Indian homes to the workplace.  We arrive back in Chicago on Sunday, March 22.  We hope you enjoy our posts and pictures!