【Same Italy. Different people. A richer journey.】May 21, 2026

Students on the College of Management's 2026 International Field Trip to Italy came from different academic backgrounds, ages, and life experiences—and those differences shaped the journey along the way.

At the same company visit, some focused on branding and markets, while others paid attention to management, technology, culture, data, or fashion. These unique perspectives brought discussions and reflections far beyond the original itinerary.

From Northern to Southern Italy, spending time together also brought students from different departments closer. Along the journey, they looked after one another when feeling unwell and encouraged each other through the packed schedule. Departments were no longer barriers, and age no longer created distance.

Looking back, what made this journey memorable was not only Italy itself, but also the people who traveled together. Different viewpoints gave the same places and companies entirely new layers of meaning. #FJCU_imMBA #Dual_Master_Degree