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Entries from January 2009

The moment we’ve all been waiting for….

January 25th, 2009 · Filed under: Career · Ryan Brown, MBA '10 · Student Life

Posted by Ryan Brown

Well the week that I have been waiting for at least. All first semester, in addition to my academic and extra-curricular activities, I have been preparing (3-4 informational interviews a week, meet and briefs with banks, conversations with second years, getting familiar with technical questions and answers, etc.) for what they call “Super Week”. This [...]

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MBA Poker Tournament

January 20th, 2009 · Filed under: Events · Stephanie Artman, MBA '09 · Student Life

Posted by Stephanie Artman

What’s the best part of joining an MBA Program?  Hands down, I would have to say that the best part is the relaxing 6-week holiday vacation!  I’ve spent the past few weeks reading for fun, catching up on news and pop culture, and most importantly, catching up on sleep.  And after all of this R&R, [...]

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End of Year Review…sort of

January 16th, 2009 · Filed under: Ryan Brown, MBA '10

Posted by Ryan Brown

First off, Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, happy Kwanza (or whatever you celebrate in December) and also happy 2009. I think it can be said that in general 2008 was a VERY interesting year (to say the least) and 2009 promises to continue that trend. Some of the highlights for me include:
1.       Collapse of the economy
a.       [...]

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Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 2009 - Hook ‘Em Horns!

January 9th, 2009 · Filed under: Events · Liz Wetterhahn, MBA '10 · Student Life

Posted by Liz Wetterhahn

After finishing up finals, it was nice to be home in Maryland for a couple of weeks - spending time with family and good friends, visiting my old stomping grounds, and eating as much good Chinese food as possible (something I have struggled a bit to find here in Austin). Although the two weeks [...]

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