I thought it would be nice to say a quick hello during winter break. We’ve been out of classes since December 9th and don’t return until January 17th. That means we have over a full month to reflect on the first semester, decompress, prep, and get ready to do it all over again.

As for me, I decided to spend the majority of my break in Austin and take the time to reconnect with my non-MBA friends, do some work around the house, read a few non-business books, research everything India (my spring global destination!) and get back into a work-out habit. It’s amazing how these small things can make a big difference in mentally reviving oneself! (I’m also spending a lot of time preparing for Spring interviews, but that part is far less relaxing!)

There’s much to be said about the first semester experience, but I think Sarah did a pretty good job of that. Instead, I will share a picture from the first part of my vacation, taken in Keystone, Colorado. On a last minute whim, three MBAs, our significant others, and one significant other minus her MBA-boyfriend decided to rent a cabin in Breckenridge and play in the snow. Even though I had only met five members of this group just once during school, our MBA connection created an amazing vacation and lifelong friendships.

McCombs MBAs are taking full advantage of winter break!

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Here’s to a fabulous burnt orange 2012!