Sp2025 Management in a Global, Societal and Cultural Context

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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Gratitude & Growth: Reflections from Australia, Cairns, and Singapore

As I sit back to reflect on the last few weeks of my journey across Australia, Cairns, and Singapore, my heart is full — not just with memories, but with deep gratitude and also unsettled feelings. I am, if not the only student that really had a roller coaster on this study abroad and I would not say that it did not bother me at all, it did. There were times I felt left out not because my school excluded me, or the students around me, I did feel that way because I had limited options based on my passport […]

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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

Minions, Memories, and Meaning: Garden By The Bay.

There are moments in life that gently absorb themselves into your soul — my final day in Singapore was one of them. As I walked through Gardens by the Bay, sharing quiet, meaningful moments with friends who had become like family, I felt a tender mix of gratitude and sadness settle in my chest. The cityscape glittered behind us, the Supertrees stood tall like silent guardians of our memories, and for a moment, time slowed down. This final day wasn’t about sightseeing or checking places off a list. It was about bonding — real, soul-stirring bonding. The kind where silence […]

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Monday, March 31st, 2025

DEBRASCA: The Power of Being Your Own Boss: Becoming my Brand.

A Journey of Hard Work, Perseverance, and Triumph This week has been a really busy week. From one meeting to another, my schedule has been packed with discussions, decisions, and direction-setting. But through the busyness and hustle, one truth stands out more than ever before: there is no greater feeling than being your own boss. Starting your own company(DEBRASCA) is no small feat. It requires immense dedication, constant learning, and a never-ending commitment to making your vision a reality. This journey is filled with challenges, but also incredible moments of growth and reward. Every long hour, every tough decision, and […]

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Turning a Gloomy Week into Something Beautiful

There are weeks when nothing seems to go as planned. You wake up hopeful, armed with a long to-do list and a heart full of expectations—only to be met with delays, cancellations, and a pile of uncertainty. This past week was one of those times for me. I had plans—solid, carefully thought-out plans—and yet, plan A, B, and even C all crumbled. But instead of allowing the frustration to swallow me whole, I learned something valuable: when things don’t go as planned, maybe it’s life gently nudging you to pause, breathe, and take a break. Initially, I felt overwhelmed. The […]

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Monday, March 17th, 2025

Farewell: My Final Days in Cairns and Sydney, Australia

As my time in Australia drew to a close, I found myself reflecting on the incredible experiences I had, particularly in Cairns. My journey in this tropical paradise was filled with adventure, discovery, and most importantly, friendship. What began as a simple living arrangement with my apartment mates soon blossomed into something deeper—a bond that would make leaving all the more difficult. I can vividly remember my first day in Australia, where my energy went from 50% to 0% due to the long flight. I never had any expectations for room or apartment mates since it had been three years […]

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Monday, March 10th, 2025

Adventures from Sydney to Cairns: A Final Week of Triumph and Wonder

My last week in Sydney was a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and adventures—a perfect, if bittersweet, finale to my time in this Sydney. It was a week where academic struggles transformed into personal victories, where ancient legends whispered through majestic landscapes, and where tropical escapades offered a refreshing escape from the everyday. In this blog, I invite you to journey with me through a period of intense academic pressure, breathtaking natural wonders, and vibrant cultural experiences that have forever changed the way I see the world. The Academic Turning Point The week began on an unexpected note. Until that point, […]

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