This Virtual Exchange Program really opened my eyes as a student and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Personally, it was interesting to connect with students from another culture and realize how different our day to day experiences are even though we’re all trying to learn and succeed. Academically, it helped me better understand how economics and entrepreneurship play out in different parts of the world, especially when it comes to banking systems and access to credit. Professionally, it made me realize how important cross-cultural communication is in today’s global business environment…