Grace in Italy

Hi hi hi!! Sorry for the long delay in blog posts; it has been a whirlwind of the past few weeks. Anyway, I originally suggested that each member of GAC do a post highlighting their winter break, but both Abby and Christine insisted that they did not have an exciting break, but I had to do one because I went to Italy....Unfair, I know.

This past fall quarter I took a business consulting course through Drexel's Lebow college. In this course we were tasked with coming up with a plan to bring our client, a small family-run olive oil company based out of Saluzzo, Italy, to the US specialty food market. We worked on coming up with a well rounded presentation that included social media campaigns, a new website, and shipping, distribution, and manufacturing costs. After our 10 week course we had the wonderful opportunity of traveling to Italy to meet our client and present our ideas in person. Now, our presentation was only 1 day, so for the other 6 we were able to explore Italy. 

During our trip we were able to visit the LavAzza factory, where they supplied us with a wealth of coffee knowledge but also unlimited cappuccinos. 

We asked the question, "Why is the A capital in LavAzza" and as for the answer they are unsure

Our group of 18 students was divided up for the LavAzza factory tour and obviously my group was the best! Just look at the quality of the selfie!!

During our short time in Italy, I had some of the strangest dining experiences ever. At this particular restaurant they set up a table just for us and once we had eaten told the entire restaurant that we were American's and proceed to take our picture. 

The trip was the perfect mix of education and pleasure. Our group bonded and by the end of the week we were sad to say goodbye to Italy, but also to one another. I truly made some very special friends on the trip. But not to worry, we already have a reunion dinner in the works. 

xoxo,
Grace

P.S. The Montreal blog posts should be up soon!!