Friendships

As I begin to wrap up (SAD!) my MBA life program at Pepperdine, I have realized that one of the greatest takeaways for me is the friendships I have developed over the 2 years. It's a heartwarming feeling to know that my group of friends are my support group, cheerleaders and a shoulder to whine on. I have  recently been down in regards to being unemployed, like the majority of our graduating class. But I have received countless emails from friends and peers with HR job openings.That's the great underlying culture of Pepperdine, the collaboration. We are all competing with one another for a job, but we're also helping each other along the way. 

It was comforting to know that my friends were thinking of  me when a potential HR opportunity opens up. I also recently had a birthday celebration over the past weekend. In the midst of finals and Easter weekend, I was touched to see that everyone showed up to help me turn a year wiser. The saddest thing about ending my MBA era is the friendship that I have developed here. I will no longer see the familiar faces in the cafeteria or in class. 

11 days to go~

I have 11 more days of my MBA life at Pepperdine University. And the sad thing is that it will go by in heartbeat because I am flooded with final presentations, finals and papers. I am taking a total of 5 classes this term. And I am bombarded with school duties for the next 11 days. I literally have such a full schedule that there will be no time for anything! And when my school work is all completed, it ends with a graduation ceremony, in ummmm....... exactly 13 days. As I am take a moment to write one of my last final blogs, I am getting a bit teary eyed. I have mentioned this numerous times, but where did the last 2 years of my life go? How did it go by so quickly? 

(sigh) As I leave my safety net of MBA life (still searching for jobs), I am optimistic. I realize that I, along with 85% of my peers graduating, so not have a job lined up. However, with the lagging economy, it is understandable. And with my invaluable school knowledge and former job experiences, I am looking forward to what's ahead.