Clemson University
JOHN RUZZI
Language and
International Business
Projects & Coursework Samples
Business Projects
Throughout my different business courses, I was required to complete research projects that looked into foreign markets as well as analyzed different outdoor recreation segments.
Bangladesh Market Analysis
With in-depth research into market reports, case studies and other scholarly sources, I pieced together a 9-page report for my International Marketing final project encompassing every facet of Bangladesh. UItimately, the goal of the project was to not only understand emerging markets, but realize the intricacies that influence and shape the country as whole. From the political corruption to the cultural structure, Bangladesh is a country characterized by tremendous progress in certain sectors and despicable practices in others.
Kayak Market Trends
Completed as my final project for my Consumer Behavior marketing course, I looked into the niche market that is kayak fishing. Combining my own experience with the evolution of the market, the Adobe Spark project dives into the history of kayak fishing, the current trends, and the future outlook of a unique sector in the outdoor recreation industry.
Italian Language Samples
With countless different Italian essays and projects done throughout my time at Clemson, these are just a few of the many that not only highlight my passion for Italian, but my other interests as well.
Journal Compilation
Twice a week during my time studying abroad Italy, I wrote an essay on different topics and subjects that I would go over with my professor. With each essay, I dove into new topics and new grammar every week. This exercise served as a fantastic tool in improving and developing my writing and comprehension skills.
Fishing
With this essay, I dive into my passion for the outdoors, specifically fishing. Since I was little, fishing has been something that I have loved to do, and now it's something that I hope to pursue as a career. Ultimately, it's a lifelong sport that creates an indescribable passion in so many people.
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Culture Samples
Much of my coursework in my Italian major involved research and analysis of Italian culture and history. The majority of the research and work came to a head as I interned and studied abroad in Italy.
Italo-Franco Conflict
In this paper, I dove into the historic rivalry and animosity between two foreign powers. Italy and France have had contentious relations for decades. However, most people fail to fully understand the reasons behind the feud, and those reasons lie in an unlikely area, the country of Libya.
History of Italian Soccer
Soccer may seem like only a sport and nothing more. However, for Italy, it has meant so much more. As a historically divided country, the Italian national teams brings together Italians in times when nothing else can. Some even go as far as to say that watching the national team is the only time they truly feel Italian. I explore this sentiment and its effect on Italian society as a whole.
