The most important thing I learned during my time as an intern with the MU International Trade Center was the importance of teamwork.

Through my time with Mizzou's ITC, I have become confident in my abilities to interpret large amounts of data, utilize different databases, and communicate research findings in an accessible way.

The overall environment of the internship was unbelievably positive and if I had one negative thing to say it would be that it ended too soon.

Exploring global markets to provide useful information for American Outdoor Brands allowed me to understand the different processes, costs, and information needed when participating in international trade.

Spending the time on the nitty-gritty parts is important. I made money and I was able to dedicate time to my business.

The International Trade Center internship experience has not only made me a more attractive interview candidate, but it has given me a unique global mindset that will be lasting. Upon graduation I now plan on seek out job opportunities that have an international component to them.

After seeing so much more of the world with my own eyes, I discovered the major opportunities in expanding business operations internationally. I felt that the best part of this internship was the fact that the hard work my teammates and I were doing mattered.

Not only did the internship meet my expectations, it exceeded them. The program offered an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to a real-world project.

We always say that international business and business aren’t really different anymore. Business is business, and it’s happening all over the world. If you’re a business student, it’s definitely important to have that global mindset.