Brandeis International Business School students participating in Hassenfeld Immersion Program travel to Delhi and Mumbai
By Douglas Moser
Djounia Saint-Fleurant, MBA’24 will never forget the insights she learned while traveling in India as part of the Hassenfeld Immersion Program.
From Delhi to Mumbai, Saint-Fleurant found herself engaging directly with chief executives at some of India’s top corporations and startups.
“I really enjoyed the company visits,” said Saint-Fleurant. “The trip had a big impact on me and how I understand business. I now feel more prepared for corporate jobs — how to carry yourself, how to ask and answer questions. India is a different culture, but business is a universal science.”
Every year, select groups of Hassenfeld fellows at Brandeis International Business School travel to dynamic overseas markets. In addition to lifelong memories, the immersive learning experiences leave students with valuable insights about the economy and culture of the countries they visit.
Originally from Haiti, Saint-Fleurant was struck by the similarities between India and her home country and encouraged by India’s rapid development in recent decades.
The fellows visited Rebel Foods, electric scooter startup Hero Electric, Varun Beverages, electronic payment startup Mobikwik, Indian corporate giant Tata and Nykaa — India’s first startup unicorn founded by a woman.
Below are photo highlights from the trip.
This article originally appeared on the Brandeis International Business School website.