I have to say I do feel quite optimistic for some reason. May be it's the sunshine, extra time we have at our disposal in Term 3 or just that we are really learning some core stuff in our course. I am enjoying my electives of finance, globalization and international strategy. Entrepreneurship is an elective that I was excited to take up initially but considering that I don't have a business idea that I want to implement immediately, it has made me feel a bit ambivalent about it. Nevertheless my plan is to learn as much as I can from the course when it comes to business plans, financing decisions and the acumen one needs to become a successful entrepreneur. For now though I will hold my cards close to my chest.
Term 3 has been eventful already. We have already had 2 long weekends, 2 barbecues and beer/wine tours are to follow. Sports is in full swing - the cricketers are practising for the MCL - bat,pad,ball,nets and the whole paraphernalia.... rugby and football friendlies are also being played with the university teams and beyond. Some have rented out cycles, others are sweating it out in the gym while others are honing their tennis skills.
What have I done so far ? Not much I am afraid... except for paintball which was a great deal of fun ! So here I go - I have to note this stuff TBD in my OB sheets for Term 3. Hopefully my co-coach will ensure I follow up on all the grand plans I keep telling him about.
The golden window of job applications is upon us... AT Kearney, Accenture have been here and others will follow. Considering that the UK economy is growing at 0.5% competition is tough for the miniscule job openings we have seen so far. But there is solace in the fact that the PSW route has been kept open this time; at least the work visa should not create problems and may be that would help job seekers clinch the opportunities out there.
It's also a sobering thought to think we will be done with the course in 3 months... August is mostly going to be devoted to independent projects and job hunting. Of course there are exciting things like my Brazil IBE to look forward to, but I do feel that what could be or should be the most productive/creative/relaxing time of my life is coming to an end....
On a brighter note I am looking forward to next week when I will celebrate my birthday... its time to do some much needed summer shopping and indulge myself... a cool new pair of shades anyone ?
