I like to thank everyone who came up to me during the new student orientation to tell me that they enjoyed reading my blog. It’s nice to get some positive reinforcement and it motivates me to write more entries. So…. on to my next topic:
Why it’s a good time to be a student:
- Obvious - the job market is pretty bad right now so it’s really difficult to find jobs
- When companies start hiring again, they’ll wonder why there’s such a large gap in between employment
- Pursuing an MBA is a great way to enhance your abilities during this downtime and fill the gap in between employment
- While in school, take time to networkand enjoy yourself. Do all the things you’ve always wanted to do (travel in the summer or winter break, enjoy what the City of Chicago has to offer, stay in shape, etc..)
- It will be very difficult to find time to finish your MBA once you have children and other obligations
- NETWORK!! I can’t emphasis this enough. The program is a great time to meet like-minded individuals and a great step towards finding a new job
Shameless Promotion - Join groups such as the MBAA to network because:
- Incoming MBA students tend to take most of the same classes together. Joining groups will allow you to meet 2nd and 3rd year students that you would not have had the opporunity to meet otherwise.
- Social events outside of class will bring out different sides of people. The student you sit next to in class might be completely different outside the classroom setting. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easier to get to know one another
- Attend the community events. Working together to help others is both rewarding and a great chance to bond with others
- Most of these social events have FREE FOOD or FREE DRINKS! Enough said.
By the way, take advantage of benefits once you are a student. Go workout at the fitness center. I would compare it equally to a Lifetime Fitness that cost $60-$70/month! Now go out and have fun!
UIC Fitness
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This post was written by Jay on August 27, 2009
