On June 8, the 2012 CIBU graduation was held at the Admiral Kidd Convention Center in San Diego. Speakers included CIBU’s Dean Hawkins, Dr. McManus, Dr. Klaus Evard, and Mr. Ernie Wilson. Graduates of the Doctor of Business Administration, Masters of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Management were awarded degrees.

Congratulations on all of your hard work CIBU class of 2012! We wish the best of luck in your future professional endeavors.

To view pictures from graduation visit CIBU’s Flickr page.

By DANIEL RIEHL

The Case Study Practicum course at CIBU provides students an opportunity to study, analyze, conduct research and present findings within actual business settings and companies. Students research and apply for quarter long unpaid internship opportunities in and around San Diego for 80 hours over 10 weeks. Westin

Laurène Vaslin is one of CIBU’s recent Bachelor graduates from Paris. She worked with The Westin hotel in San Diego for her internship.

1. What were your tasks? Building flyers and training pamphlets for intern communication, to help organizing community services, to help organize events, to create new hire packets and announcements bios, to assist with interviews.
2. What did you learn that you didn’t know before? Everything about HR. I didn’t know a thing about it, it was my first internship in this field and through this I learned that California is the most regulated state in the US!
3. Do you think the specific field will be something you are interested in more in the future now that you have some experience? I definitively think I may want to work in this area when I finish my studies. I am going to find another internship (part time) in this field next year to be sure.
4. How was the internship overall? One of the best internship I have ever had. I loved the fact that this company is well organized, structured and growing!
5. What was your favorite part about the experience?- To be able to improve my English and learn more about American work culture. The cafeteria, free for employees, was a good benefit too!
6. Was it hard to find an internship? It can be easier than in France. As a foreign student you are free workforce. If you are motivated and go directly to see them, you have a good chance.
7. What advice can you give other students looking for internships? Go directly to the company to show your motivation, rather than sending resume and cover letter.
8. Where are you from? I am from Paris, France
9. What do you like most about San Diego? The weather and the kindness of people here in California.
10. What are your hobbies? Traveling, watching movies and fashion
11. What degree were you working on and what was your major? Bachelor in Science of Administration; Business is my major.
12. How did you hear about CIBU? I heard about CIBU with my school in Paris because they have a partnership.
13. What do you want to do when you are done with school?-I would like to work in HR for a big company; I don’t know yet if I would prefer working in France or abroad.
14. What do you miss most about home? French food and family
15. What do you like most about CIBU?  The ability to discuss about everything with professors

Each year during Summer quarter the pace of life on campus gets busier and busier. Classes, projects, papers, research, and exams all vie for students’ precious time. When you add activities like sports, music, dance, leadership and volunteer commitments, as well as time to hang out with friends, it’s easy to feel overloaded, over-programmed and maybe even a little frantic. And this doesn’t even begin to take into account all the special summer events.
None of this is news. We’re all well aware of the much publicized phenomenon of the overly programmed student and how this pattern is ingrained way before students come to CIBU.  Many of the students that choose CIBU have a list of impressive and extraordinary activities and accomplishments.  When being busy is no longer the path to a goal, but has become the goal itself and you question what you’re doing because you’re unhappy, it’s time to reassess.

Enter the CIBU business student.  We just keep going, relying on our composure to hide the strenuous juggling required to keep our requirements in the air.  After all, others seem fine dealing with the same demands and it’s definitely not cool (and certainly not common) to admit we’re having trouble dealing with the pressure.  CIBU prides itself on being a caring and diverse community. Each of us is unique and we each respond to life’s challenges in our own way, but it’s crucial that we look out for one another. It’s up to each of us to help others and to ask for help when we need it.  Being vulnerable and sharing honestly can open the door to resources on campus that you may not know exist.

We all need to take a break from the non-stop activity and make sure we haven’t lost touch with those things that make us feel good about ourselves and our lives.  Meet a friend for coffee, walk the Bay, visit Balboa Park, see a movie, go to a concert, take a bike ride – - – it’s not what you do that really matters, it’s how you feel that’s important. We call this self care and, if it’s working right, it leaves you with a palpable sense of well-being. And remember, when it’s not working we have a campus-wide network of support available to students. Please stop by the Office of Student Affairs anytime you have a question or want to talk.  We can also be reached by e-mail at studentaffairs@cibu.edu.

Regards,

Marcus Benniefield, DBA

Director, Student Affairs

Attention CIBU Community!

We hope everyone is enjoying the weather here in San Diego and hope all of our recent graduates made it back to their homes safely. Over the next few weeks we will be getting more and more content from graduation. Here’s a short sample of the graduation video which was shot and edited by Amy Forsythe.

In the mean time here are some of the moments we have captured so far:

View CIBU 2012 Graduation Clip #1

Images on Flickr from the 2012 CIBU Graduation

Another really great way to see content from graduation is through our different Facebook pages (make sure to add your favorite images to these pages or email studentaffairs@cibu.edu to have them posted for you):

Community page – Students of the 2011-2012 school year

CIBU’s Fan page for anyone who would like to join

CIBU 434 is a Summer Quarter class targeting current and future managers and decision makers. The course addresses what social media is and how businesses can use it. Unlike other social media courses, we do not try to convince you that you must be using social media. Rather, this social media course gives you the tools and knowledge you need to make that decision for yourself. The class introduces social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and social media tools including blogs and wikis.

Why this course?
As today’s media industries continue to transform at warp speed, many students will find themselves navigating Web-based publishing methods soon after they graduate for which they have no exposure.

This course is designed for students who would like to begin to develop skills in how to use multimedia tools and how to harness the interactive power of the Internet to build an audience. Students will receive instruction in how to build their own web presence, including a web site, a blog, an audio slideshow, and a video; as well as develop skills in social networking and search engine optimization.

Who Should Attend
This course is targeted to students seeking future employment within the fields of marketing, public relations, advertising, and multimedia content production.

SILC had a Korean language event to educate people on Hangul, the language of Korea on the 25th of June at CIBU. The event showcased and explained the history of Korean language and the system of literature to enhance the understanding of the language to non Korean students, faculty, and friends.

This picture from the event includes staff, teachers and students. Jade Jang (on the far left of the photo) was the main speaker she is from Incheon, a city near Seoul, Korea. She’s been in San Diego for two and a half years and has been an integral part of SILC’s success so far. The photo was taken by Go! SD Korean.

To find out more about the Sejong Institute of Language and Culture (SILC) visit the official SILC website and view information on past events SILC has hosted.

To read the article in Korean visit http://www.gosdkorean.com/dg/view.php?&bbs_id=localnews&page=&doc_num=6629

CIBU students studying Business Fundamentals and Skills participated in a walking tour of San Diego Harbor and Little Italy as part of the 2012 Summer Welcome Week at CIBU.  Students learned about Little Italy, the scenic neighborhood composed mostly of Italian restaurants, Italian retail shops, home design stores, art galleries, and residential units.  Students then got an up close look at the San Diego Harbor including the Star of India and the USS Midway.

To see more pictures from the walking tour visit the album page on Flickr!

To view more pictures from CIBU’s field trip to the U.S. Coast Guard visit our facebook page

At CIBU we pride ourselves on being multicultural, so we wanted to help everyone learn a little bit more about the different cultures we have here at CIBU by spotlighting a new country every month. Make sure to view our previous countries of the month.

In Honor of our previous and current students here from Taiwan this summer attending the Business Fundamentals and Skills certificate program we have chosen Taiwan as the country of the month.

Here are a few Taiwanese terms to try and learn:

Hello – Lí-hó

How are You? – Lí-hó-bò

Thank You – To-siā

Excuse Me – Tùi-put-khí

Good Bye – Chài-kiàn

Interesting Facts:

Area: Total : 36, 193 km (13, 974 sq mi)

Water % : 10.34

Population: 23,252, 392 (2012 census)

Capital: Taipei

Major Cities: Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Hualien

Monetary unit: New Taiwan dollar or Tongyong (TWD)

Language: Mandarin (spoken by over 70% of the population), but the native language of Taiwan is Taiwanese.

National Day: October 10, also called Double Ten Dayt

Religions: The two largest religions in Taiwan are Buddhism and Taoism and almost 19% have no religion.

Ethnicities: 70% Hoklo, 14% Hakka, 14% Mainlanders, 2% Taiwanese aborigines

Major Exports: Electronics, metals, plastics, rubber, photographic instruments, and chemicals

Busiest airport: Taiwan Taouyuan International Airport (IATA)

 Climate: The northern part of Taiwan has an average of 21.7C (71F) and the southern part has an average of 21.7C (71F). The coldest months are January to March.

Popular Food:  Beef noodles, stinky tofu, lurou fan – steamed rice topped with ground pork, hot pot, dumplings, congee – similar to porridge

Sports: Basketball, baseball, soccer, and martial arts such as t’ai chi ch’uan, taekwondo.

CIBU has been providing top notch education for sometime now and we’ve decided to start spotlighting one alumni per month showing where they are now and how CIBU helped them get there. This months alumni spotlight features Benjamin Koch  from Germany.

Want to see other student profiles? Visit the Student Profiles section.

Name: Benjamin T. Koch

Where are you from (origin)? Germany

Where are you now? Germany

What year did you graduate from CIBU? 2010

What degree(s) did you earn there? B.S. International Management

What other degrees do you hold? MA Hospitality Management (ongoing)

Your career position now (title or short description): Chief Executive Officer

What is the name of your company? What do they do? The working title of my business is Yavin until approved and officially registered.

The range of projects reaches from event management, marketing / communications, to radio- and tv productions, artist and VIP management and other entertainment services.

Where did you like to go in Southern California? I lived in Pacific Beach, but I loved to go to OC (especially Huntington) and the LA surroundings like Redondo and Hollywood.

What are your hobbies? Baseball, Surfing, Scuba Diving and Beach Volleyball Family.

Why did you choose CIBU? CIBU was (and still is) one of the partner schools of my university back in Germany. In combination with the amenities of SoCal and San Diego, and the opportunity to spend one year abroad in the US to put my English to good use my decision was made.

What is the best thing about attending classes at CIBU? I appreciated the small class sizes and various student activities my friend Lisana organized. In addition the downtown location of CIBU is very businesslike and offers many advantages, such as the short way to e.g. the harbor.

In terms of teaching CIBU’s faculty offers industry professionals from all over the world, that are able to teach real-life business, and not only theory from secondary literature.

What career path do you want to take? My goal is to extend my little start-up business into a company with few employees, as well as shifting business projects from Germany to international destinations (and also back to California).

My personal career development should expand more into the music business, if possible into Artist & Repertoire.

What do you want CIBU to know? I would love to come back to CIBU in the near future as a guest lecturer, speaker or professor, to teach a special course such as e.g. a two week seminar, or a study tour together with my mentor and good friend Brian.

Also I love to (re)connect to staff- and faculty members, and to be available for all current students via my online contact data. We can connect on XING, LinkedIn or twitter, or stay in touch via my business facebook page: www.facebook.com/benjamintkoch.page How can we help you now? If CIBU could act as a contact between me (and other students and alumni), it might be possible to achieve my goals to get in touch with special companies in California.

BY: Dan Riehl

The fight against world poverty is something the World Bank has been trying to solve for decades, but there has never really been a solid solution until now using the power of the internet. A new non-profit organization harboring the entrepreneurial spirit has shown up in the market named Kiva. Kiva’s mission , according to their website www.kiva.com, is to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. The way the lending process works is by visiting Kiva’s website to become a member and then lending money to one of the field partners, which the lender chooses by analyzing factors such as the cause, focus, and country of the recipient.

The minimum lending amount is $25, which is paid back into Kiva lender accounts as partners start earning money because of the help users have provded. Currently there are 789,000 lenders who have lent $330 million dollars. One of the most interesting parts of Kiva’s business model is they don’t take a cut of any of the money being lent to partners. Kiva is funded through donations, grants, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

To read more information on Kiva visit their website at www.kiva.com

CIBU students studying TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) welcomed Robyn Conners as a guest lecturer during the third week of their course.  Robyn Conners is an experienced ESL teacher at a local University and helps students reach their professional and personal goals through English language instruction.  Robyn shared her years of advice to TESOL students studying at CIBU who would like to follow in the instructors’ foot steps.  Robyn discussed reasons why ESL is a rewarding career, tips for job success, and what to expect as an ESL instructor.

Guest lecturers such as the one CIBU hosted with Robyn Conners are what students can expect in a leading TESOL program that CIBU offers.  California International Business University offers an innovative certificate specifically created for individuals who want to develop their skills as English Language Instructors.  The course begins  by exposing  students to the theories of learning delivery, and then allowing for opportunity to put this knowledge into practice.  Special attention is given to the teaching of English in a business setting.

For more information on CIBU’s TESOL Program click here.

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Orcun is one of CIBU’s students from Turkey. Read to discover what he plans to do when he is done with school at CIBU and what he likes most about San Diego. If you would like to see other studcent profiles please visit the Student Profiles section by clicking the link.

Where are you from?

I am from Istanbul, Turkey. I have been living in San Diego for 3 years already.

What do you like most about San Diego?

Well, I love everything about San Diego. It has a great variety of. things to do. Are you looking for fun ? There are lots of things to do! If looking for nature, there is plenty of it. Did you say cultural and social activities? You can find many.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy the beach, playing volleyball, soccer, watching movies and reading.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?

I am currently enrolled in the MBA program at CIBU. I Also hold a bachelors degree inLabor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul.

How did you hear about CIBU?

One of my business contacts from San Diego who knew about CIBU told me about the school and its growing reputation. Also my friends, who recently graduated, recommended the MBA program.

What do you want to do when you are done with school?

I am planning to get OPT and join the business life in the US. I Am also a Business Development and Marketing Professional, so will go on with improving my career in this area.

What do you miss most about home?

Of course my family and friends. Also, I miss the great atmosphere, view and smell of Istanbul Bosphorus (Istanbul Strait).

What do you like most about CIBU?

The instructors are great. They are not only concerned about giving academic information, but also great tips on how to use that information in business life. That is a great concept for students to improve their business skills.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food: Turkish for sure! Also Asian and Italian cuisines are my other favorite.

Musicians: Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Zakk Wylde… Rock on!

Actors: Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey, Jr., Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Ray Stevenson…

Communicating with others effectively and understanding the differences are crucial in success. In CIBU’s Conversation Station program, we provide you with opportunities to meet other CIBU students who are from all over the world, and we guarantee your joy with interesting discussion topics and snacks.

What to expect from an Conversation Station class

Conversation Station is one of the most popular programs of CIBU’s Student Affairs Department because that is where you connect and learn culture everyday. It is a relaxed environment where you meet and chat with students who share their views.

CONVERSATION STATION offers  an informal environment two afternoons a week in which students can also refine their English speaking simply by conversing with others about a variety of topics. Each 1.5-hour workshop is facilitated by a strong speaker of English, who will allow students to suggest interesting, current events to discuss. Come and relax, enjoy a refreshment, and learn about other cultures and people in this fun, interactive arena. Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. in Seoul classroom.

Not only is CIBU’s campus located near the beautiful San Diego bay and harbor it is also located in one of the many great culturally inspired areas of town, Little Italy. Those of you who live near campus can take advantage of the “mercado” every Saturday, where you can get fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses, nuts, and more.

On February 9th the “Little Italy Carnavale” is taking place, for details visit http://www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-carnevale/

The directory will also guide you to the many businesses that are in the area for possible internships within walking distance, they are mostly small businesses and entrepreneurs.

To see all the events going on in Little Italy check out http://www.littleitalysd.com/

By: Mike Cummings

CIBU has been providing top notch education for sometime now, so we’re spotlighting one alumni per month showing where they are now and how CIBU helped them get there.

Want to see other student profiles? Visit the Student Profiles section.

Originally from Tahiti, Stephanie Burcegol graduated from CIBU’s Masters of Business program in 2009.  Wanting to stay in the US, she moved to Provo, Utah soon after graduation and began working in a company of over 4,000 employees.  Due to company restructuring, Stephanie began the search for new opportunities.  She wanted to remain in the States, but didn’t have an outlet to do so.  After researching the situation, Stephanie was afforded an opportunity to open a café in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego in 2011.

Breakfast at Stephanie’s (www.breakfastatstephanies.net), located at 1501 India Street, was no cakewalk to open.  She was, however, fortunate to have the previous owner advise and counsel her about the various permits needed because, in her words, she “had no idea how to run a restaurant.”  Stephanie also had difficulties elsewhere with health code authorizations and the overwhelming responsibility of hiring employees.  Considering the excess of permits and approvals one must obtain to establish a restaurant, Stephanie’s belief that “the first year is hell” seems to be trustworthy. In summary of this difficult time, Stephanie contends “when you are a woman, young, and a foreigner, no one takes you seriously.”  After battling through this stereotype, Stephanie now finds herself in January of 2013 as having a successful business.

Stephanie applied the education she obtained through CIBU’s master of business program to her café.  While attending CIBU, Stephanie learned about different ways to market her business.  To date, Stephanie has implemented a company website, hires people to pass out coupons, and also advertises on dealcurrent.com.

Though it sounds easy, for her café to be successful, Stephanie believes that “just by being open [in accordance with the café’s hours] and knowing your customers” are important keys.   As well, flexibility is a personal quality that Stephanie possesses to increase success.  Here, Stephanie maintains that flexibility is important because “as the owner you have to be able to change your plans; often and quickly.”  When asked of her expectations for the future of her café, Stephanie would like to open another location eventually.    Lastly, when I asked Stephanie what advice she could share with future entrepreneurs, she offered some advice that putting in 110%, continued flexibility, and never giving up are most important for future entrepreneurs.

Looking to broaden their experience in San Diego, the BFS class visited a job fair on Monday February 4^th at the San Diego Marriot Hotel and Marina.  The companies representing themselves included Aflac Insurance, Aaron’s, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.  Students spent their time by speaking with representatives from companies and learning about what qualifications and skills would be necessary for the US job market.  In particular, student Nazmi Cumik commented “it was a very good experience.  I had the opportunity to meet several employers and speak with job searchers.”  Future job fairs and similar seminars will be visited by BFS students all this semester.

 Attention  bachelor and masters students!

Are YOU the competitive type?

Take advantage of this great opportunity to demonstrate your business knowledge and skill! Bring your international perspective to the stage! Between april 17 -20, deca will host their annual

International Career Development Conference

 The three-day event, taking place in Anaheim, CA (90 minutes from campus) will include:

• An opportunity to network with a variety of professionals in the State of California.  Possibly connect with a potential OPT position or internship sponsor!
• A professional development day, to attend workshops presenting the latest techniques and strategies in business!
• A competition  in which students have the opportunity to demonstrate their business knowledge, creativity, innovation, ability to solve problems quickly, and their presentation skills!

This is truly a great opportunity, and one that would look good in any profile   or resume.  It’s affordable ($110.00 plus your expenses), challenging, and fun.

 We believe in you!   Show that you believe in yourself!

 Please come and see Susi Goodman, Director of Student Affairs, by February 25 for more information.

www.collegiatedeca.org

Sign up for this Tuesday’s workshop! 

American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines

April 2, 2013

LEARN USEFUL, PRACTICAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS

REQUIRED FOR APA STYLE!

Come prepared to learn:

• What is APA Style?
• Why and when is APA Style required?
• APA Style, 6^th Edition –  Formatting  basics
• Sample APA Style paper review
• Sample APA Style PowerPoint presentation review
• References page basics – Citing your sources accurately and properly
• Samples of APA -formatted academic paper and PowerPoint presentation will be provided

Sign up at the Front Desk or through http://cibu.edu/academic-programs/cibu-workshops/

Presented by Professor Julie Ensign

On Friday, March 22, 2013 CIBU students had the opportunity to visit the San Diego Zoo.

They enjoyed their experience of seeing the new baby panda, sea otters, and more.

Hope to be back soon!

Qualcomm tour with the visiting Euro port Dutch students for their entrepreneurship class.

Thank you to Yoona Kim for having us.