The last time I wrote my blog was a little over a month ago and I thought spring was just around the corner. Well, it was true and it wasn't true. While it is officially spring, it is still a bit chilly outside. That's fine though because over Spring Break my friends and I went skiing in California to squeeze in those last few runs of the season. Below is a picture of us at the top of Mammoth Mountain
As we arrived in the resort, it was snowing heavily and by the time we went out for our first day of skiing, we had received 15 inches of the softest snow that I have ever skied. Not only that but the
resort was practically empty and we never had to wait in line for the lift. I would write about the magnificent views as well but I'll let the picture speak for itself!
After Spring Break was over we came home and it was time to go back to school. My H2 (second semester) classes have been amazing so far. I am taking Pricing, Branding, and Negotiation. The first week of negotiation was eye opening for me... but I like to think that I will be savvy by the end of the course. My pricing class is excellent as is my branding class. In fact, the class on branding, being taught by Prof. Mark Ritson, is one of the best classes I have ever taken. Ritson is riveting but it is the fact that he brings real-world experience to the classroom that makes the learning experience that much more valuable.
I promised I would let you know how our student-taught class in communications went and the answer is that it was excellent. I am very proud of my team because we not only were well prepared but also presented it quite well. Our presentation was on business dinner etiquette and, as one can imagine, we had a lot of fun sorting through materials to include in our class. I also learned a lot myself. For example, I did not know that you are always supposed to enter and exit a chair at the table from the right side. This makes sense, because when people get up to leave it is that much more awkward if you bump into the person seated next to you. So keep that in mind the next time you go out. :)
This past Saturday I went back to Boston University to watch the NCAA Hockey National Championship game at Agganis Arena. I am ashamed to say it but I had written the game off because, with one minute to go, BU was down 3-1. They had pulled the goalie and nothing seemed to be working and then all of the sudden BU scored two goals to tie it up and head to OT. Though the Terriers were playing in Washington D.C. there was a strong contingent of students at the arena and the place erupted. In OT BU went on to win and it was a long but fun night! I was very proud to be a Terrier alum.
Back at MIT, many events are just around the corner. I am still keeping up with my exercise bet and though I was sick for quite awhile before Spring Break, have averaged just over 4 miles/day since December. This time of year is fantastic for running in Boston. A springtime run along the Charles River when it is 65 degrees outside is one of the most beautiful sights around. If it is a relatively calm day you will see many people out sailing and rowing.
I cannot believe that I only have 5 more weeks left in my first year of the MBA program. Time has never flown this quickly for me. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was in orientation and meeting everyone for the first time. As the Round II acceptance deadline has now passed I just want to pass along a giant CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2011. I cannot wait to meet you and welcome you to campus in August.
In the meantime, go enjoy the beautiful weather! Ciao!
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