Another semester has come to a close. Finals were short for me this time -- only one exam during the last week of classes and then a final presentation about the Writer’s Guild Strike for my Power and Negotiation class and a paper on the “pursuit of wealth” seen in several of the short stories, novels and films covered in my Leadership, Ethics and Authority class. So I had plenty of time to play in the 27 inches of snow that landed in Boston this December.
Several Sloan women and I enjoying a holiday brunch before we left for Winter Break
Sloan's got talent
After the last day of class, we had our annual MIT Sloan Talent Show. As part of the MIT Sloan Activities Board (SAB) I helped organize the event and also sang a song. We showcased a lot of student talent with many Sloanies performing songs they had composed, a Sloan STEP dance group, stand up comedians, and other amazing acts throughout the three hour show. One of my favorites was a Japanese rap performed by two of my core teammates. I have no idea what they were saying, but it was hilarious – a great performance.
Me singing "Taylor the Latte Boy" at the Talent Show
I'm going to Japan!
These same two friends are part of the 18 person Sloan organizing team for the 2008 Japan Trek. I, along with 199 of my closest friends, will be going on the trek to Tokyo and other parts of Japan over our Spring Break. I am extremely excited about the trip as I have never been to Asia. Plus, I have the opportunity to travel with friends who know Japan and are planning every detail from which companies we visit (Sony, Toyota and Nintendo are top contenders) to the sightseeing locations and activities (I’ve been promised much karaoke and a possible sumo tournament). Sloanies love to organize and go on trips and treks all over the world. Some other Spring Break options were Ghana, Korea, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. So, you’ll definitely be hearing about my Japan adventures in late March.
Meet the Class of 2010
We have started planning for AdMIT Weekend in February. This is the first of two weekends (the second is in May) where admitted students come to MIT Sloan to experience the social and academic environments firsthand. We plan mock classes, faculty speakers, Boston and Cambridge housing tours, and plenty of other events and activities for adMITs to meet current Sloanies and get a taste of what life would be like as an MIT Sloan student. Last year I emceed the weekends and helped plan the Activity Fair and this year I’m one of three second year organizers so I’m really looking forward to the event.
Time to relax and pick out a cake
I’m now back in Oklahoma for Independent Activities Period (aka Winter Break) for the next five weeks. After going on vacation with my family to Maui I’ll be spending my time recruiting for a full-time job, planning the wedding (only 6 months until the big day!) and getting ready for my last semester at MIT Sloan.
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