Some similarities are that the groups had in common was that they were all working for the betterment of society. The Technopark does not charge rent for startups and receives funding from the government and partnerships to ensure that as many startups as possible can succeed and profit. Also, UM6P provides a large number of…

Farah’s talk had a major impact on our group entrepreneurship exercise because it changed the way I thought about failure. When I asked her about the biggest failure she had experienced, she said she did not know. She explained that it was not because she had never failed, quite the opposite. Instead, she said she…

One thing that stood out to me when learning about Anou and visiting the women’s cooperative was how both systems are centered around preserving Moroccan craftsmanship and creating economic opportunities for artisans. Both models depend on handmade goods and personal skill rather than mass production, and both help connect artisans to buyers who are looking…

This is a picture I took of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech after our tour. The mosque was built in the 1100’s during the Almohad dynasty and is the most recognizable landmark in the city. Its tall minaret (used for announcing the calling of the prayer) can be seen from all around Marrakech, especially near…

Some key takeaways from the site visit to the University of Mohammed VI that will impact my report is about their marketing strategy. They don’t have a traditional way for marketing the university because it is not necessary. Without any marketing, and only being inaugurated in 2017, the university has plenty of students applying every…

One of the subjects we learned today was how rural artisan woman in Moroccan communities are gaining more opportunities to make profit. The model in the past has been that the women have to pay a middleman to sell their product and they only end up with 4% of the profit. Also, because most of…

Our lessons today circled around the topics of religion, politics, and the role of women. These are subjects that, even though I have only been in the country for a short time, I have been noticing their dynamics in the public landscape. One notable thing that I have seen in Morocco is the large number…

I prefer learning about bargaining in the markets over learning a new language. Throughout middle and high school, I was never good at learning a new language. I took Spanish for 7 years and after I graduated, I lost all of my ability to understand Spanish. I learn the best when I am interested in…

Before coming to Morocco, I had a very different image of what the country would look like. From looking at pictures, I expected the people to be much more conservative in the way they dressed in public. I assumed most women would wear hijabs and that there would be a stronger expectation to dress formally…

My name is Jamie Compher I am a current freshman at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. I am undecided on my majors, but I am planning to double major in marketing and HR management. I am from Chester County Pa, which is about one hour outside of Philadelphia. In my free time I…