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First chance to meet my classmates

It is so great to have classmates who take the initiative to make good things happen. Brianne, along with some others, organized a get together at Bailey’s Sports Bar & Grill for all the incoming full-time and ProMBA. This was a perfect opportunity to get to know each other before orientation on Monday. The turn-out [...]

One week and counting

Orientation is next Monday. The butterflies are here, but I have them flying in formation.
The prep courses begin today. I debated taking them right up to the deadline and, ultimately, decided against it. Brent and I discussed the issue and he decided to take all of them, because he is so far removed from [...]

Homework Already?!

I now understand why the first years recommended a break before orientation. As of today, we have received 9 mailings; mailing is code for homework. I have been reading articles and books; taking personality and leadership tests; filling out surveys; buying books, a computer, a calculator, and various software; and assembling the ever important resume. [...]

Relocating to Knoxville

After my graduation last month, Anne, her parents, and I took a two week vacation to Germany to visit her family. It was great to be able to relax without any deadlines, emails, or a ringing cell phone. The experience made me wish I had practiced my German speaking skills. Perhaps UTK has a German [...]

Getting In

It is hard to believe that I started the application process for graduate school over 7 months ago. It seems like just yesterday I was on my first campus visit, meeting some of the first years, sitting in on Dr. Esper’s class, interviewing with Donna, and chatting with Glen. Everyone was friendly and seemed genuinely [...]