Dina Keswani, Executive MBA '09
Dina Keswani, Executive MBA 09

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Change always comes bearing gifts.

Yes, in less than a month from now, is graduation day! During this last leg of our term, we will be taught by Professor Robert Swieringa (Corporate Governance course) and Professor Maureen O'Hara (Financial Markets course) who are among the finest faculty at the Johnson School. The topics covered in Professor Maureen's class are extremely interesting.The course matter is very current; it impacts our day to day understanding of key characteristics, issues and triggers that exist in the financial markets today. Given the nature of our recent unpredictable banking environment, I find her class to be truly rewarding. Trust all of this learning will show its way in the finals that will take place during this upcoming class weekend :)

Typically when people finish business school it is natural that they think about how unbelievable school life was and how you would give anything to go back and relive 'those' days. Well, that might be true, but during this last leg, especially in an Executive MBA program, - a majority of us can already see that bold shinning finish line (or perhaps a musical disco ball, loud karaoke and/or a ton of alcohol) at the end of this incredible once in a lifetime experience.

Looking back, if I were to pick one thing that would make the highlight of my business school experience, it is most definitely the fact that I got to meet and work with some really cool people during the program.This has changed my life as I know it. I have seen myself evolve as a better individual and I think a bunch of us are just happy to have that MBA mojo in our lives.

Change is one of those things that can either bring great fear or excitement to a person's heart; it helps to start the process of moving on. Going back to business school for an Executive MBA weekend program, is a very serious commitment - requires rational reasoning of choices that impacts your personal choices as well. So to my classmates and faculty, that I have known during these two years, I like to say, 'Thank you.' I am glad to have had the opportunity to know you during the program.