Everyone is well aware of how difficult the external environment has been for companies large and small in virtually every industry across the globe, particularly over the past few months. Many of us have felt the impact personally and professionally. At a time when our economic, business and political landscape has drastically changed, and its easy to be distracted.Yet, the goal is to stay focused and find ways to keep moving forward.I continue to reap of the benefits of this MBA program, through increased knowledge and enhanced confidence - boxing on with optimism. And when the economy does rebound, we will be ready to fully utilize the strong advantages of an Ivy feature.
With only a semester to go, counting the number of months, weeks and days before graduation, is only natural. Soon it will be down to clocking the hours, minutes, and seconds. As obvious as it is, time has truly zipped through during the program and we sense the little time left to experience it.With that in mind and with all that is going on in the external environment, I really had a blast during our last December social at the Palisades ebar. I was also thrilled to attend the recent holiday party at the Cornell club. (Psst..managed to submit my last course semester deliverable i.e. Reflections Journal paper on IT strategy in time, so that I could get to the party.Yes, time management rocks!) It was great to meet the Dean, the program office staff, faculty, fellow class mates, the 10's and the 08's at the party. When I met the fabulous alumni, I thought to myself - it's only a matter of time, when I become one.
With only a semester to go, counting the number of months, weeks and days before graduation, is only natural. Soon it will be down to clocking the hours, minutes, and seconds. As obvious as it is, time has truly zipped through during the program and we sense the little time left to experience it.With that in mind and with all that is going on in the external environment, I really had a blast during our last December social at the Palisades ebar. I was also thrilled to attend the recent holiday party at the Cornell club. (Psst..managed to submit my last course semester deliverable i.e. Reflections Journal paper on IT strategy in time, so that I could get to the party.Yes, time management rocks!) It was great to meet the Dean, the program office staff, faculty, fellow class mates, the 10's and the 08's at the party. When I met the fabulous alumni, I thought to myself - it's only a matter of time, when I become one.
So during this well deserved academic break, I have decided to soak fully in it, celebrating the holidays with family and friends, spending my time with fun and relaxation, to refresh and recharge for the year ahead.I hope to try and use this time to reflect on all good that was accomplished this year, personally, professionally and academically. Oh yes, also prep for the Supply Chain Management and Financial Statement Analysis courses coming up in Ithaca, in January!
Wishing you a restful, safe holiday season, and accept my very best wishes in the New Year.
Talk you again in 2009!
