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Reflection Of Japanese Immersion

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Individual Reflection-Japan Immersion
Benjamin Franklin said once, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” This summer I had the opportunity to invest in my professional knowledge as an international business woman, and I agree that such investment will pay the best interest. I participated in the Japan immersion program from the College of Business which allowed me to grow as a professional by expanding my perspective on the difficult process of starting a business in a foreign country in which you are not familiar with. Additionally, I developed a greater ability to adapt to a different culture beyond my already current adaptability as an international student. And Finally, I understood the process of preparation for doing international business to be well-informed of their culture and how to incorporate it as a competitive advantage when trying to do business with them.
First, the immersion program contributed to my professional development by allowing me to be confident in the future to be chosen as the lead or a member team to start a business in a foreign country. During the immersion, I was introduced to the ideologies and strategies foreign companies develop to bring their product to the United States, and the Resources that are available for those companies, as well as foreign companies wanting to start a business in Japan. For example for United States companies wanting to start to do business within the Japanese market they have resources such as Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), an independent government agency designed to help navigate international companies with the regulations and tax laws of countries around the world needed to succeed on an international business. In addition there is also the opportunity of partnering with Japanese companies to learn about the specific market from the insiders. In addition, some research parks corporations, like the Kyoto Research Park, to which I was able to visit during the Immersion, provide companies with Office spaces, safety, amenities, and support for startup business that can be beneficial for foreign companies. Starting a business can be difficult, but starting a business in other country it’s even harder. Thus, having

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