Back in the swing!
Second semester has started and it’s been chaotic — unlike last semester, where there was some time to “ramp up” and learn the ropes before classes really hit full stride, this semester is definitely more intense work-wise much more quickly.
Part of the situation is that most MBA1s have been able to move away form the “core classes” taken first semester and start electives. Through electives you can craft whatever concentrations (or specializations) you want to in tailoring your MBA.
Mine are far-flung, as I’m not 100% sure yet what my final concentrations will be. A major challenge for me this semester will be my Regression Analysis class–an advanced statistics course. What’s interesting about this course is that I’m one of only two full time MBAs in it. Many of the students are Stern undergraduates or from other graduate programs–a few PhD students, a few Masters, etc. This diverse milieu is definitely a new experience for me but one that should add a lot to the class. It’s going to be a pretty challenging class though–so I’ll keep you posted on my survival.
Otherwise I have a full course load ahead. Helpfully, I secured an internship for the summer ahead-so that takes a bit of the pressure off. Looking forward to some of this snow melting so the commute to school is a bit easier…but excited for a productive semester.
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