Dr. Salas on GBI's: Travel, Teaching, & Transformation - Part 2

Gabe in Dublin: AI, Innovation, and Business

MBA graduate Gabe Castro shares his experience studying abroad through Pepperdine’s Global Business Intensive in Dublin, Ireland. Focused on technology and innovation, the program included company visits like Citibank’s AI Center of Excellence. Gabe reflects on what he learned about artificial intelligence, global business strategy, and how international exposure shapes leadership in today’s tech-driven world.

Dr. Salas on GBI's: Travel, Teaching, & Transformation - Part 2

In these two part episodes, we sit down with Professor Jim Salas, a Professor of Marketing and long-time GBI faculty lead, to explore what really makes Global Business Intensives transformative. For part two, Professor Salas gives a behind-the-scenes look at what a GBI is all about. He shares stories about spontaneous company visits, heartfelt conversations in pubs abroad, how global experiences build empathy and leadership, and why travel can shape both your career and your character.

Dr. Salas on GBI's: Travel, Teaching, & Transformation - Part 1

In these two part episodes, we sit down with Professor Jim Salas, a Professor of Marketing and long-time GBI faculty lead, to explore what really makes Global Business Intensives transformative. In part one, Professor Salas shares how he first got involved with international programs, what he’s learned from leading GBI’s around the world, and the unforgettable moments that stick with students long after the trip ends.

Kristina in Malibu: From Copenhagen to California

In this episode of Graziadio Global, exchange student Kristina shares her journey from attending school in Copenhagen to California as she spends a trimester at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. She reflects on adjusting to the U.S. classroom culture, discovering new perspectives on global business, and embracing everyday life in Malibu. From exploring California’s coastlines to learning new approaches to leadership, Kristina offers an authentic look at what it means to study abroad at PGBS.

Han in Innsbruck: Navigating Transit, Tourism, and the Alpine Climate

Han, a full-time MBA student spending a trimester abroad at MCI Entrepreneurial School shares what he’s learning firsthand about life, business, and the environment in the heart of the Alps. From mastering Europe’s public transportation system to experiencing how deeply tourism and hospitality shape local economies, Han reflects on what makes this region unique. He also discusses the impact of climate change on Alpine communities, from shifting snowfall patterns to the real challenges facing the tourism industry. Along the way, Han opens up about cultural differences, classroom surprises, and how studying abroad is shaping both his worldview and his professional path.