I can barely contain my excitement
By Brian
I can’t wait to meet with the various organizations we are touring and learn more about them and their impact on society.
In a few short weeks, I’ll be on my way to South Africa. I can barely contain my excitement as I count down the days. In the meantime, I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time reading up on the culture and history of South Africa and figuring out what I should pack. One reason why I applied to Questrom was the global immersion courses. I think all MBA students should learn more about international businesses. We live during a time when everything and everyone is so interconnected. It is much easier to work with companies around the globe today than it has been in the past and this makes it crucial to know how to interact with people from different cultures.
Another reason I wanted to come to Questrom was for the opportunity to work on a consulting project. I’ve been interested in learning more about the consulting field since day one and I’m excited to add this to my list of professional experiences. I’m happy to report that my team project has been going well so far. My teammates and I are working on various tasks and we’ve met regularly to update each other on our progress. I strongly believe that our suggestions will be insightful and I’m looking forward to receiving feedback on these recommendations and working with our client.
In reviewing the itinerary for the South Africa trip, I’m not sure I can identify one thing that I’m most excited about. I can’t wait to meet with the various organizations we are touring and learn more about them and their impact on society. The apartheid museum is an incredible opportunity to learn more about South Africa’s history and to reflect on the progress that has been made since the end of apartheid. I have no doubt that this visit will be poignant and that I will learn a great deal. I’m also particularly excited about the safari. I plan on bringing my camera with me to document this once in a lifetime experience. I want to be able to retain as much as I can from my entire South Africa trip and hope to potentially share some photos in my next journal entry.