Now, as your local Gainesville tour guide and entrepreneur, I feel as though I must divulge some history of mine with business interactions and entrepreneurship in general. I myself didn't know next to anything about how to run a business or the importance of it aside from what I did in the Boy Scouts. Sure we worked alongside charities and other organizations to provide help to the community, but I never personally got to see the inner workings of the people who start these kinds of businesses. It wasn't until I got roped into the Innovation Academy and took a study abroad trip to Ireland (pictured above) that I got to interact with people who work with logistical numbers, in think tanks/incubators for ideas, and other parts where business ideas can come from. All of this was rather interesting to me, and was part of my reason to continue studying this new field. I felt as though even if I ended up becoming a high school teacher in my hometown having a decent enough background in business would allow me to better understand the workings of ideas that develop in young people all over the world.
I am definitely jealous you got to study abroad in Ireland! I believe that every person, especially entrepreneurs, should travel and see other parts of the world. Even if it is only once in their lives, it is important to see how the world works outside of the US. The Innovation Academy sounds like it is a great program for future entrepreneurs!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous that you've studied abroad! I went to Ireland years ago with my family and have been dying to go back ever since. The inspiration you seemed to have gained from your trip is what I'm especially envious of, I hope i can gain the same insight if i ever travel abroad.
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