2nd year MBA

We’re about a month into the semester, but I could tell the first week of class this year is completely different. The main difference is our classes. Last year, our cohort was together for 15+ hrs per week because we were in every single class together. Only small exception was second semester, we were able to choose a concentration class. This semester we are all together for about 3 hours a week.

Another huge difference is the group structure. Over half the groups from first year have split up or lost a few people which will change the entire dynamic of the group. We also worked with the same group the entire year, and this year I have 4 different groups. Working with 4 completely different groups is a very different experience. In the same group, we would have standing meetings every week and go over multiple projects and classes. Now, I have to work around 15 different schedules.

 This semester is also very concentration specific. I’m in 3 marketing classes, and only 1 core class. All the core classes are extremely important and provide us a basic knowledge of the subject. However, this semester is a little more interesting because its directly related to the field where I’d like to work.

 

Some would argue this as good or bad, but I also only have 1 exam this semester. And its next week. Every class has a huge project, but no final exams to study for. I know I'll be glad when I don't have to spend 20+ hours studying for 3-4 exams in December!

18 days. 18 days. 18 days.

COME ON MAY 9th!

Only 18 days until we are finished our FIRST YEAR! 18 days until we are 2nd year MBAs!

This year has absolutely FLOWN by. We've learned so much and grown together as a class. It has been an incredible experience so far. Next year will be completely different. We only have 1 class together each semester all together, and the rest we're split into our concentrations. I'll definitely miss having everyone together in the majority of our classes and being able to work with Team Dominate for everything, but I am excited to get into more Marketing focused classes.

Now the only thing that stands between me and being a 2nd year MBA:

MarkStrat paper

Markstrat presentation

Brand Management presentation (paper is finished!)

Tech Management presentation

Brand Management take home final

Supply Chain Homework #3

Supply Chain Final

Finance cumulative Final.

A few fun things throw in the mix...Beach Music Fest, my Birthday and the End of Year Party.

The worst really is saved for last. If I say Finance test, its still hard. And each test was roughly 4-5 chapters. When I say Finance cumulative Final...I panic. Because not only does it include ALL the information from test 1 & 2 (9 chapters?) but also the 3 remaining chapters that weren't covered on a previous test. Yikes. 12 chapters of Finance. Hard Finance by the way. Hopefully I survive this one...

The Race to Spring Break..

Spring Break.

Only 11 days away!

Doesn’t seem like that far, right?!

Well with the amount of work we have due in 11 days, it’s feels nowhere close!

The biggest thing we have is a Supply Chain Test. In 10 days at 3:00 pm.

So while I’d normally be excited about packing and organizing all my outfits for the cruise, I will be focused on Supply Chain.

Also in the next 10 days, we have a Supply Chain Case Study, Brand Management Case Study, Supply Chain Homework, a couple Finance Connect assignments, Brand Management Project Proposal, 2 MarStrat decisions, and for our Technology class project a few worksheets-Porter’s 5 Forces, Value Chain and Industry Map.

Piece of cake right?!

HAHAHA...well all I can say is I can’t wait until March 2! We are leaving at 6am for Charleston to board our ship by noon!