The winter of 2025 presented an exceptional and transformative opportunity: a journey to Tanzania, Africa, made possible by the unwavering support of the Ivy College of Business. My time in this vibrant country was dedicated to the empowering mission of supporting female entrepreneurs in their efforts to launch, achieve sustainable growth, and maintain thriving businesses. Whether through providing constructive feedback on their current business practices or by actively collaborating on the development of strategic business plans for their exciting startup ideas, I acquired invaluable practical skills in international communication, the strategic nuances of multi-country business, and the vital principles of fostering business expansion. This immersive experience also provided a profound and nuanced understanding of the dynamic African business ecosystem. Beyond this significant professional growth, I fully embraced the rich tapestry of local culture through its diverse and flavorful food, an awe-inspiring African safari that left me speechless, an engaging and insightful marketplace challenge, and, most importantly, by forming genuine and lasting connections with the remarkable people I encountered. I am immensely thankful to the Ivy College of Business for facilitating this incredibly impactful journey, and I sincerely hope that my experience serves as a source of inspiration for future students to actively seek out and engage in similar transformative opportunities that broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world.

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