As many of you are aware this past Saturday was Festivus. Festivus is one night of the year where 2nd year’s can forget that they will be out of school in six months and looking for a job, 1st year’s can celebrate almost completing their first semester of graduate school, and dual-degree students do not have to think about how many years they still have at UB.
Having worked in several career development offices across UB’s campus I can say that the MBA program is a truly unique experience. Unlike other programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, there is a communal sense in the MBA program that no one can deny. Despite team meetings that feel endless and at times wasteful, many life-long relationships begin in Alfiero. It is almost impossible to walk to class and not see a familiar face. The next time you are stressed out over a project or assignment due the following day I challenge you to step back and as they say, get out of the trees and see the forest. Although I hold great value in academic success I equally place value on the MBA experience as a whole.
I am sure we have all heard the famous advice, “enjoy the time you are in school, it’s the best time of your life.” I am not very fond of this quote for many reasons but instead I offer a bit of a variation. Enjoy your time in the UB MBA program; you may not get another chance to be part of such a large group of great people.
Chris Maugans
JD/MBA 2014
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