Category Archives: Grad Student

I was talking to a friend about my financial accounting exam this coming Friday. Mostly I am a bit panicked. There are, I suppose, some who are simply so naturally skilled at accounting, who grasp the concepts so easily that … Continue reading →

I failed an MBA class. I’m proud of myself. Well, not for failing the course. That is a bit bewildering. I aced papers in the other class. The class where the papers are marked by the former Dean of the … Continue reading →

I am told that you never stand in the same river twice. I am not sure. Maybe. There are times in this last three weeks that it has felt like the same river. At times like boarding school, large scale … Continue reading →

If you know me in real life, you know that I’m not finding the academic portion of my MBA particularly difficult. It isn’t a breeze, there’s reading and essays and mid terms and homework, but it’s not rub your belly … Continue reading →

There is this terrible moment  . . . in hallways, in the cafeteria, where someone comes up to me and asks me how I’m managing. They say it with a sort of wild-eyed look. And I sort of mumble something. … Continue reading →

My alarm goes off about 7:10. I hit snooze. Sometimes twice. I fill the kettle and plug it in. Walk down the hall to the loo. Unlock my door again. Pour grounds into the french press. Stir. Dump in cream. … Continue reading →

I have some MS stuff going on. Nothing serious, nothing that is going to derail the program, or, let’s face it, me, but I’m not ready to talk about it yet. I have not slept in a single bed since … Continue reading →