作者:谢尔比·库尔曼博士.D. 全球领导力学生
考虑Ph值时.D. 程序s, I envisioned years of rigorous coursework and challenging research. While these elements are inherent in any Ph.D. 程序, 圣玛丽森林学院 (SMWC) embeds a unique component into their curriculum: cultural immersion. I did not anticipate how profoundly this would shape my Ph.D. 旅程. The cultural immersion at SMWC has been an accelerant for my academic and personal growth. It has enhanced my understanding of the world, 丰富了我的研究, and allowed me to explore new locations around the globe.
Global Connections and Collaborative Learning
Cultural immersion is integrated into the Ph.D. 在SMWC的全球领导力. These experiences enable students to “continue to widen their global lens outside of the classroom” (圣玛丽森林学院, 2021). The 程序 requires four cultural immersion experiences, which can be either in-person or virtual. This aspect of the curriculum is designed to prepare students for the complexities of an interconnected world. 以前的 offerings at the Woods include short-term study abroad, 虚拟留学, 全球研究合作, international conferences and global case studies. The diverse range of global connections and collaborative learning opportunities align with the 程序’s commitment to accessibility and flexibility.
灵活适应你的生活
The cultural immersion requirement is thoughtfully designed to be flexible, 方便和负担得起. 在读博士的学生.D. 程序 at SMWC can apply for professional development funds of up to $2,500. Professional development funds can support activities such as attending conferences, conducting research and studying abroad. This funding is offered through the 全球领导力学院 (GLI) which helps mitigate financial barriers to further the potential and knowledge of global leaders at SMWC. 学生 are encouraged to document their experiences through presentations, 期刊, 海报或散文. Many students use these works as formal publications. Individuals who participate in cultural immersions are also eligible to participate in 国际 Ring Day. This unique tradition at SMWC involves a ceremony where students receive rings that symbolize their transformative experience abroad. These elements integrated into the Ph.D. 程序 ensure that students can achieve their academic and professional goals while gaining global perspectives.
个人经历与成长
作为SMWC的学生, my personal experiences and growth have been profoundly shaped by the cultural immersion opportunities offered through the Ph.D. 全球领导力. 自从我开始读博士.D., I have traveled to four new countries (Bali, 新加坡, 越南, and Greece) and virtually explored two others (Ecuador and Ireland). The virtual immersions in Ecuador and Ireland provided flexibility for me while still offering rich cultural exchanges and learning opportunities. 在这些经历中, 我接触了不同的文化, completed a case study with a global team and connected with business executives around the globe. These experiences have taught me resilience, adaptability and empathy. I have also been challenged to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new ways of thinking. The integration of cultural immersion in the Ph.D. 程序 has been pivotal in my growth – providing lessons that extend far beyond traditional academic learning.
谢尔比·库尔曼(Shelby Kuhlman)是一名三年级博士.D. student at 圣玛丽森林学院, where she also served three years as a 研究生 Assistant. 除了她的学术之旅, she is a dedicated mother of three and has built a career in accounting and finance in the automotive industry.
Shelby joined the SMWC community in 2010 during her undergraduate degree in accounting. She has stayed connected to The Woods while completing a Master’s in Leadership Development (MLD) and a certificate in Women’s Leadership. She has also received her executive MBA from Michigan State University. Her research interests include accounting and finance best practices, organizational behavior and fraud tolerance. Shelby’s dedication to her role as a mother, student and professional is reflected in her commitment to advancing knowledge within her field and to the community at The Woods.
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