I expect that from both teachers and students there is an informal level of respect towards both parties and that we can enjoy our time in China as well as learn from it. I think that this will be the case, and I will be sure that my own personal conduct will be beneficial to myself as well as the group in learning about and experiencing this country.

Overall, I am hoping to get a glimpse of the richness and depth of the culture in China. I have always enjoyed trying to understand how other people live and what they hold important and I think that this trip will do just that. Unfortunately, we will only be able to scratch the surface of what it really means to live in China or be Chinese, but it will be more than i could ever hope to learn from here at home. This trip will be the greatest example of Cal Poly’s learn by doing philosophy and hopefully my favorite experience with it.

I hope to get an inside look at how business works in China and how we can learn to promote beneficial business relationships. I expect that the professor gives valuable exposure to Chinese business and allows us to form our own conclusions about our experience. I will to go into this trip with enthusiasm towards exploring a new world to me and look for ways of getting the most out of this opportunity .

I am taking this course because of the opportunity it presents. A lot of business is done in China, and this would be a great way to learn about the Chinese business culture. I hope to achieve a grasp on the way China does business from this course. I would like to learn exactly how the United States and China do business and how both benefit. My expectation of Professor Carr is that he is our leader on the trip and points us in the right direction to learn the most from the trip. Also, when there are people to meet, Professor Carr should introduce us and start us off on a good note. To maximize my experience and learning on this trip, I intend to work hard and put forth my best effort. I will take each segment of the trip seriously and I am excited for the opportunity.

From this course and instructor, I expect to walk away with a fundamental understanding of what China is today and how it got to be that way. I understand that to have this high expectation, I must follow through and do my part. I’m hoping that this exposure to China will make me more valuable for my future career. I believe that having the opportunity to travel with an experienced professor and ambitious students is a privilege that I plan to make the most of.

In all honesty, I am not looking forward to visiting China. The crowds, pollution, and heat during our trip far outweigh any experience I anticipate having. I hope I will have a different stance about our trip after we return.

I’m taking this course because China plays one of the largest roles in business today, and I want to be able to see that first-hand. While I don’t I want to move to China anytime soon, I do think a two-week educational trip will be beneficial for any student hoping to be successful in some form of business or another.

I plan to make the most of our time in China and demonstrate my maximum effort. Not all MBA programs offer such a unique experience, and I refuse to squander this opportunity. As our instructor, I hope you can guide us through China’s business world based on your experiences. I hope you can have a teacher-student relationship with us as we prepare, but a collegue-collegue relationship during our actual trip. Overall, I look forward to the China experience.

My expectation for Professor Carr is to provide the class with the opportunity to see a glimpse of what is driving the modern rise of China. My expectation for myself is to enter China with an open mind and learn, see, experience all that I can about Chinese business and industry and its importance on the world stage. On a personal level, I am curious to see the blending of the culture in Chinese society; the New and Old China, and the differences/similarities between the American and Chinese people. No doubt there will be much work and planning involved in this trip to China but anything meaningful would require nothing less.

I think of China as being extremely foreign and different than the central coast of California, where I was born and have lived my entire life. The clip gave me the impression that I will be experiencing things that are totally different than I have ever experienced. I enjoy traveling, and trying and seeing new things, but I think that I may be in for somewhat of a culture shock. The technology, large cities in the video that we will be traveling to, and extreme mix of old and new that are shown are aspects that I am looking forward to experiencing.

I am taking this course in order to complete the one year MBA program. The option of taking this class seems much more relevant and fun than other possible options. I hope that this class will give me a better understanding of how to handle doing business in Asia or with Asian business people. My expectations of our professor are to prepare us for all of our travels, business meetings, itinerary, and manage the expectations for the trip. My biggest expectation is that our trip will be well organized and safe for all of the students, including safe hotels and travel methods. My personal expectations are that I complete enough personal research so that I can feel in control, safe, and knowledgeable of the places that we will be going, on top of the required readings and assignment for the class. My personal traveling expectations and concerns will require me to put in extensive effort before and during the trip, which will lead me to have a more fun and safe trip.