I wrote my last exam yesterday, marking the end of the first period of my MBA. It was an intense term filled with numbers and graphs, I found myself wishing the time to go faster so it would finally be over and I could enjoy the Olympics.
However, as I reflect on this past term I am pleasantly astounded by how much we accomplished as a class and how much I learned as an individual over the past 6 weeks. Groups of my colleagues flew all over the country for various MBA case competitions and interviews for high profile companies. Additionally, the clubs have actively been running events with speakers from different industries and arranging site visits around the city. There is always at least one if not three or four MBA related events happening on any given day and it is certainly worth taking advantage of all of it.
While often the MBA can seem like all fun-and-games, in and amongst the activities we all attended classes, worked on assignments, gave presentations, researched, and networked. I studied hard to meet the high level of academic excellence demanded by the program. In spite of the short 6 week terms, the fast pace intense period lends itself to a tremendous amount of learning.
Now myself and my colleagues will enjoy the next 2 weeks off. Some of us will travel for pleasure or work while others will participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics celebrations. Kicking it off tonight at the Holland House!
Elysha Ames is from Vancouver with a background in marketing.
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