»July 6, 2007: Planning & Preparation
Obviously, I have a fairy godmother. Just as I wrote my ahh... so much to do before I start entry, the IOMBA office was sending me a fabulous student handbook. Off for a lovely cup of tea, an Oreo cookie and my shiny new handbook. ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Nouvelle Vague (in preparation for the Balaton Sound festival next weekend)
Current mood:
Happy
Currently playing: Nouvelle Vague (in preparation for the Balaton Sound festival next weekend)
Current mood:
Happy
»July 5, 2007: The Countdown Begins: 2 months
As I enjoy the beautiful Budapest sunshine, I realise that I have only 4 weeks of work left and 2 months before I return to academia.Since I m a tragic planner, I m bugging anyone who available with endless questions:- is there a pre-course reading list?- what supplies do i need?- what is a typical day?- what are the criteria for the internship?- what are the critical dates?- how much classroom... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Mika - in preparation for the Sziget festival (yay)
Current mood: busy
Currently playing: Mika - in preparation for the Sziget festival (yay)
Current mood: busy
»May 21, 2007: Cheating
Tonight a friend asked me to let him know at the end of my MBA studies (next summer) what percentage of my class cheated. Confused, I asked him to explain. He described the rampant cheating that occurred in his class and how he was not so popular when he called it.As someone who really values personal effort & rewards, I wasn t so delighted to hear about this. Being tragically in love wi... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: NPR: Books
Current mood: Sleepy-time
Currently playing: NPR: Books
Current mood: Sleepy-time
)»February 16, 2007: Scholarships & Loans: How to Survive on Stale Bread and Water
Firstly, thanks to John for kicking my lazy bottom and chasing a blog entry from me! I ve barely mentioned it on my personal blog - the vehicle with which I bore friends and family around the world, so please don t take the lack of attention personally. Nats MBA update:After November s celebration dance, I spent Christmas worrying about actually paying for the course. However, 2007 started on ... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Currently playing: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
»September 28, 2006: I ran out of time
Unlike many other things in life, I can t just luck-out and gallasly wing my way when it comes to sitting a GMAT.The Analytical Writing went fairly well. Then disaster struck: my brain shut down and I managed to run out of time on the Quantitative. Argh! With 2 questions to go, I significantly (she said hopefully) reduced my score. I was so resigned during the Verbal, that I m amazed I got an... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Sigur Ros
Current mood:
Sad
Currently playing: Sigur Ros
Current mood:
Sad
»September 18, 2006: Last Minute Larry
Of course, only I can party at a week-long music festival with my sister, go off to a wedding in Jamaica and then lead a team of volunteers to Tajikistan in the month preceeding an application deadline.Excellent. At least my husband will have a host of valid reasons to give to the men in white coats when they come to take me away.I managed some GMAT study on the beach and on the building site (... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: The dulcet tones of PS2
Currently playing: The dulcet tones of PS2
»August 18, 2006: Scary pants
That s it. I m taking the plunge. I m applying for next year and the (1st) application deadline is the end of next month.Crazy? I soon will be. :) ... (MORE)
Currently playing: the dulcet tones of my sister and husband singing Kaiser Chiefs...
Current mood: Happy
Currently playing: the dulcet tones of my sister and husband singing Kaiser Chiefs...
Current mood:
Happy
»May 30, 2006: Preparing to prepare: the GMAT prep course
Finally! I ve done it. Bitten the bullet. When I come back from my work trip to Armenia, I ll sit a 3-day GMAT prep course. Then... I ll sit the GMAT. And then, I ll actually start preparing the rest of my application (for 2008... is that too perpared?) Back to work... ... (MORE)
Current mood: Happy
Current mood:
Happy
»March 13, 2006: A Busy Body
Thought for the day: Be DECISIVE soon and stop dallying.I m participating in the CEU s Leadership Workshops. They re very interesting, useful and practical. The workshop is offered thru the American Chamber of Commerce to AmCham members. My main learning isn t really about the Leadership (although, that s been great), but more about the Business School s MBA programme on offer.Full-time studen... ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Radio France International
Current mood: Happy
Currently playing: Radio France International
Current mood:
Happy
»January 11, 2006: GMAT prep courses
Do you recommend a course? Is it worth the money?There is a fairly regular GMAT prep course here in Budapest. I m thinking of doing the course this summer... not sure about the ROI - is it worth it? ... (MORE)
Currently playing: Lauryn Hill Freedom Time
Current mood:
Skeptical
Currently playing: Lauryn Hill Freedom Time
Current mood:
Skeptical
