Uncertainty Is The Norm When Studying Abroad

Doesn't that hold true for just about everything these days:  uncertainty is the norm?

Take a look at what's happening with study abroad programs.  To experience life, you have to put yourself out there, take chances, minimize serious risks (hazards) and still move forward on great ideas.  Resiliency and adaptability helps here too.

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Study Abroad in Hot Spots (NYTimes.com)

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The New India

Who is the new India?

Find out here:

The Ideas Shaping a New India
NYTimes.com || Global Edition
by Anand Giridharadas

Learn more about the author's book (pictured), "India Calling:  An Intimate Portrait of a Nation's Remaking," published by Times Books

Where's the Bright Light?

There's an expectation of a slowdown in export growth ...

Asian companies have been on a tear, but this may be as good as it gets. Despite a stellar round of earnings for the last quarter, the outlook for many of the region’s companies — household names around the world — is dimming.

And a snippet from Alibaba.com:

“We continue to take a cautious view on the global economy and small-business development,” said David Wei, Alibaba’s chief executive, “and expect a slowdown in export growth for the following quarters.”

Read more here:
Pessimism in Asia Despite a Solid Earnings Season

Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog