I am wrapping up of what has been a wonderfully amazing couple of years in this town I live in. I made many friends, partied, played, socialised. I attended scores of mba fairs, met up with many alums, made some mba friends, networked a little, sent in 7 applications to 4 schools in 2 years, and got lucky to be now heading to one of those schools. I did a couple of firsts as well, one of those being the live Formula 1 race I managed to see - the sound of those cars sure give you a kick. To say that these years have been eventful would be an understatement, as are probably the words "wonderfully amazing" I used earlier on. I know I am getting emotional, but I also know I am allowed that once every few years.
The news that I am taking the bic-ticket-mba route became public at office a few days back. Those who have an inkling that Chicago GSB is big, couldnt contain their surprise, and to an extent, awe. Some of them came up to me and shared their secret plans of applying to bschool, and asked for advice. I gave them whatever maps I had, and the hope that they can take up this journey and reach their destination. I sincerely hope they do.
That was work, but outside, my friends expressed unhappiness that I am leaving town. To be true, it is tough for me to leave as well, more so because I was all very happily settled here. Change, as they say, is tough - and I know what that feels like. The good thing is, this isnt the first time I am moving, and I think I have grown more immune to the pain of moving.
The coming weekend promises to be very busy, with either I inviting people for a last meal together, or I going to their houses to eat till my stomach bursts and to talk till my throat leaks. Add to all that the paperwork required to close the multiple bank accounts, the credit cards etc etc, and you know I am up for an uphill task. But, I have no choice with those, so I have decided I am not going to crib (anymore).
My folks back in my country await my arrival, as I too await to go back to one place I can always call home, throw in my bags, and dive into my bed, and forget about the rest(at least for a month). Wish me luck.
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My news in short - I got my visa, signed a leaving notice at work two days ago (July 4 will be my last day in the office, ironically, indeed the Independence Day), booked my flight to NY for August 1. Got several calls from colleagues, too, asking whether I can be their advisor and referee in their future applications :) I will have to leave the apartment which I have been renting for over 8 years, which makes things a bit complicated - I have not only to pack things I will bring with me to USA, but clear up my place completely. It makes me nervous - a fact that the time I will be back to Moscow for a winter break, I will have to look for a temporary place to stay, like a guest. One more issue is the private life - as it could be expected, my relationship with a significant other goes through a difficult time.
I am reading The Goal, trying to tune myself on the right wave for future classes :) I am the believer: whatever happens, happens for good. After all, applying for MBA is all about overcoming various difficulties, isn't it? :)
Wow ! Nostalgiac hah !
where and when are you gonna be in india. Lets plan to meet up.
Hmm... It is almost like we've turned our lives around into something else. Though it feels good that so many ppl are sad to see us go, it is also sad to bid adieu :) Talk about mixed emotions :)
Pre-assignments = the LEAD and Career services stuff.
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