connectUS

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Student's project of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

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ConnectUS is a student-driven project at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), which gives students in their final year of study a deep insight into the U.S. business.

Launched in 2007, its primary goal is to enhance the intercultural understanding of future graduates by linking theory with practical experience in the U.S. – the land of boundless opportunities.

This year, connectUS will be organized by Theo Whitwill, Patrizia Eha and Haris Besic. Once again three students in their last year of studies, who are eager to successfully repeat and reinvent connectUS.

"Mystery of Success - Many roads lead to the top"

During the one-week intensive preparatory seminar, to be held in Olten (Switzerland) in February 2016, expert guest lecturers offer a thorough overview of doing business in the U.S. as well as an insight into social and cultural aspects. The on-site seminar, planned in March and April 2016, consists of a two-week business trip to the U.S.