Alright, time for a bit of a school update, eh? It’s been an intense 7 months, and now I’m at the very beginning of my last term of my first year of business school. And from what I’ve seen so far, I think it’s going to be a tough one. Classes this term: Global Marketing, Corporate Finance (the project: a financial evaluation of Pfizer — ouch, that sounds like a LOT of spreadsheets…), Global Commerce and Investment (basically an econ class, and I think it’s going to be really really interesting!), Corporate Law (same prof that failed me in pre-term — I promised him a 9.5 this term, but… that’s going to be HARD; it’s basically Merger and Acquisition Law), Information Systems (not going to be too tech-y, they tell me), and Operations Strategy. Whew! I pretty much think ALL of these classes are going to be a stretch for me (especially finance and law — oof!). The good news is that the schedule isn’t too heavy, and, as I’ve mentioned, I have a lot of great visitors coming in the near future, so at least there will be some good play-time/beach-time. (Mary and Doug are here in 2 weeks!!! Yippeeeee!!!) Also, it is SPRING in Barcelona — sunshine, a warm breeze, blue skies, light until 8:30pm… The only bummer about all the awesome weather is that it attracts tourists like crazy, so my neighborhood is, well, going to be swarmed all the time between now and the Fall, as near as I can tell. Ugh. However, the benefits of the awesome weather so intensely out-weigh the disadvantages, I’m really not complaining. The weather here was, after all, one of the driving factors in my decision to come back to BCN in the first place.
One interesting thing that’s going on is that I’m starting to feel like I’m on the right track with this whole HR thing. I spent 4 hours yesterday afternoon helping Graciela prepare for her McKinsey interview tomorrow, and another 4 hours or so helping Dan adjust his resume, and I’m pretty sure that they both felt like it was time productively spent. Seems like this might be the right vocation for me, eh?
Anyway, that’s the school update for now. As usual, it can be summed up with this simple phrase: Business School is HARD!!! (Oh, and by the way, I passed my accounting exam. Whew!!) At least it seems to be less terribly hard than before. (Sure, I say that now. Let’s see how I feel after another couple of weeks, eh?) Oookay, I should start some of that Pfizer research now, I suppose. I mean, I’d WAY rather pop over to the plaza around the corner, enjoy the sunshine, and drink a cafe con leche, but… I’m pretty sure I’d just end up drinking Guinness and spacing out instead, so I probably shouldn’t do that, right?
Ah, but quick shout out first: CONGRATULATIONS Stella and Seth!!!! They’ll be first time parents some time in November. Wooooohooooo!!!
Yeah, I just realized I only have four weeks left in the semester. SHIT! Library school, though, is not NEARLY as hard as Business school. In fact, it’s not really hard at all, just time consuming. I hope your final term of your first year is amazing and great! I can’t wait to see you! I’m envious of your spring!
Hi Sweetheart, your message sounded so saaaad. I’m glad you passed your other exams, and you’ll pass tax law too. I hate being so far from you but here’s a big “It’ll be alright” hug from home. Tomorrow is another day, Scarlett. Talk to you soon. I love you, Mom