Monday, May 9, 2005

Things I Learned in Graduate School

This Saturday I will be graduating from Arizona State University with my Masters in Business Administration. All that stands between me and that hood they throw around your neck is a class tonight, and one on Wednesday. I’ve been sitting here at my desk trying to asses how I feel about finally being done. A little sad to not be on a college campus? A little sad that I may not see very many of those people again? A little sad that I’ll have to entertain myself in the evenings?

HELL NO! I am so ready to be out of that place. I showed up, I learned, I passed. But before Saturday, I wanted to reflect a little on what I learned during my time in the MBA program.

1) Workplace conflicts can be solved with a good team building game involving legos and a time limit.

2) I will always, always hire an accountant. They earn every cent I pay them.

3) Even grown adults think that copying verbatim from the Internet is not cheating.

4) If you want a healthy work ‘culture’ all you need to do is supply free M&Ms and Mountain Dew.

5) Group work sucks ass.

6) Driving home at 10:30 at night you get to see drunks walking and driving on the freeways. Sometimes in the wrong direction.

7) Graduate students with fulltime jobs are still capable of drinking until midnight and showing up at work at 7am.

8) Graduate-level text books do not sell well on EBay. Or at Bookman’s. Or at garage sales. And forget about Big Brothers/Big Sisters, they don’t even want them for free.

9) When doing business in most Middle Eastern countries, never EVER cross your leg so that they can see the bottom of your shoe, and never joke about the royal family when doing business in England. (I’ll have to remember that in 3 weeks when I’m banished there for at least a month. Prepare yourself for those whiny blog posts now.)

10) You can always keep yourself awake while driving by eating a burrito from Taco Bell and singing country music at the top of your lungs (don’t tell Ryan that I do either!).

I have learned a lot in the past few years, but I’m really looking forward to seeing my husband, reading tons of books, and catching up on all of my TV shows. Freedom!

Posted by atpanda at 23:27:44
Comments

10 Responses to “Things I Learned in Graduate School”

  1. Alexis says:
    May 10, 2005 at 4:51 pm

    Congrats Mrs. AtPanda :) You are an inspiration for me- for a gal who is going to be going into her second year of college in the fall. I wish you and your husband the best of luck for the future- you‘ve earned it!!

  2. Jenp says:
    May 10, 2005 at 4:57 pm

    Way to go girl! I am proud of you!!! You are incredible! now, Party like a rockstar! You deserve it!

  3. atpanda says:
    May 10, 2005 at 4:57 pm

    Thanks lady girl! And keep with it.

  4. atpanda says:
    May 10, 2005 at 4:58 pm

    Thanks Jen!!! When are you coming to party at my house??

  5. zane says:
    May 10, 2005 at 6:51 pm

    hey good job kid. going into managment?

  6. atpanda says:
    May 10, 2005 at 7:03 pm

    Heck yeah. You know I like to boss people around.

  7. Jenp says:
    May 10, 2005 at 7:07 pm

    soon my favorite ASU grad, soon!

  8. africankelli says:
    May 10, 2005 at 7:51 pm

    Holy cow. I‘ve never written a post that‘s garnered 8 comments. Anyway, I am proud of you!

  9. azteacher says:
    May 11, 2005 at 12:24 am

    YAY! I am so excited for you. It is so much fun driving by ASU and laughing (sorry to those still attending) and wanting to shout out the window "HAHA! I‘m done already!! Hope you enjoy your sweaty walk back to lot 59" HEHEHEHE. That was evil I know, and honestly I often miss college - both of them, but on most days it just feels good to be done - which obviously by your post you are looking forward to. I‘m excited to hear about the new hobbies you pick up! CONGRATULATIONS!

  10. andrea proctor says:
    May 13, 2005 at 5:23 am

    i glad you U Graduated that really nice keep up the good work

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