What else?

Let's see, classes are moving along fine. There's a lot of stuff to keep up with, but the subjects are interesting so it’s easy to stay engaged and learn most things during lecture. Btw, I have yet to receive a grade so we'll see how long my attitude lasts.

Weather’s taken a turn for the worse so watch out for much more depressing posts. If I end up in the gym more than the pub there’s hope for optimism; but, the pub is 15 meters closer than the gym so beer is more likely than cheer (wow that’s bad, sorry).

My four flatmates are rarely home so I get the place to myself often. They’re all in the midst of full-time job searches so have much more than me to worry about. I’m doing plenty with finding the “right” summer internship, but I’ve lost a bit of momentum of idealism this week.

Ketsup

Nearly 2 months since my last post. Insights so far:

London Life

Amazing opportunities to feel real culture and diversity and to explore or travel

• ­ Lots of fun options as a student, but thing will become very expensive
  

City isn’t hectic but has crowds, generally poor customer service and most places close by 10p

• Getting around by foot, bus or tube is easy and beautiful parks are plentiful

Staying in touch with distant friends and loved ones is difficult with a busy schedule

• Don't forget that school life ends so make use of skype, email, etc.

London Business School

Read assigned cases to be engaged in class and books if a topic is challenging for you

• ­ Too much reading to be practical is assigned (unless you have no social life)

Divide and concur with group projects

• ­ More than 4 people are inefficient with class work

Don't get caught up in MBA case-type competitions during first year

• Time management is difficult and a half hearted effort is a waste of time

Career

I-banking internships are key unless you understand the business and have no interest

• Capital Markets (Trading/Structuring) interest me and hours are okay (60/wk)

Do homework for company presentations and try to build personal rapport

• Many people ask questions that are too basic or focus on exchanging cards

Explore a variety of interests and don't rush because you may work for 50 more years

• ­ Don't forget classmates and realize that some may get you a dream job (now or later)