Mindy (Mennel) Duncan
Class of 2004

Mindy Duncan's study abroad experiences (she spent a semester each at Harlaxton College and Geneva, Switzerland) prepared her for working in a global environment. "During my internship at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva, therewere a lot of daily encounters that I saw as challenges. Now I realize they helped me think outside of the box to find solutions."

Today, Mindy is the global brand coordinator for Manpower Inc. with daily responsibilities that range from Web site management to team communication and project management. "I have both an international studies and mass communication degree from UE. The combination prepared me for absolutely everything I have encountered in my current position."

"From an international studies perspective, learning a foreign language was essential, as was the political background it provided. Learning and understanding various cultures was absolutely vital for my current position. Working with international colleagues is hard – understanding their cultural and business practices is often achallenge. Having a background in cultural awareness and business practice is a definite plus."