International Sessions
With campuses on three continents, Chicago GSB offers an unrivalled international edge. Students in the program will spend 25% of their classroom time with students from all 3 campuses.
During four one week residencies, students from all three campuses meet, take classes, work in study groups, and experience local culture together.
These sessions are designed to:
- increase your first-hand knowledge of business in other areas of the world
- immerse you in different cultures and customs
- expand your network of resources for business solutions, job search contacts, potential deals and much more
At the start of the program in June, you’ll be in Chicago for Kick-off. During the second summer of the program, you’ll again meet up with your international colleagues and spend one week in London and another week in Singapore. During September of the second year, you’ll meet up once again with all students from all three campuses in Chicago for a week of elective courses.
Sample Schedule
Here is a sample of a schedule for the international session held in London. Students may plan their own activities outside the classroom in addition to some schedules program activities.
Monday
- Bus tour
Jump on a double-decker bus tour with family and friends. Umbrella and rain gear are recommended!
- Orientation Session (required attendance for all)
This is the official kick-off for the summer quarter. During this session we’ll quickly walk you through the class schedule, campus logistics, and activities. We expect all students to come to this short session.
- Career Services session
Julia Marsh will talk about the best ways to find a job in Europe including the current trends in the European job market.
- Regional Economic Briefing
Speaker: generally a senior economist from one of the major banks. The speaker gives a presentation on the challenges that the European economy is facing at the present time. A Q&A follow his talk.
- Welcome drinks
To be held in our student lounge after the Regional Economic briefing. Drinks and light snacks to be served. Feel free to bring guests (including children).
Wednesday
- London Activity night
A great night out that includes a mini-cruise on the Thames, followed by an exclusive flight on the London Eye (with champagne!) to get a unique view of the city’s landscape. Don’t miss it!! Guests (including children) will be able to join based on availability. Following this activity, you will be free to have dinner at a restaurant of your choice (self-pay).
Saturday
- Closing Dinner
On Saturday students are invited to dinner at the Blue Print Café restaurant, offering a unique view of the Thames and the Tower Bridge. This is always one of the highlights of the week! Guests welcome, including children. SAC (Student Activities Council) will provide details for a late-night outing to follow the group dinner.
