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Name: neener
School: USC Marshall School of Business
Status: Employed...finally
E-mail: Click here!
Reason for blogging: I'm incredibly self-absorbed. |
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I'm listening to...
::"Stay Beautiful," The Last Goodnight
::"Spaceman," The Killers
::"Green Light," John Legend
::"Superstar," Lupe Fiasco
I'm watching...
::24
::The Office
I'm reading...
::Taiwan, A Political History, by Denny Roy
::The Devil and Miss Prym, by Paulo Coehlo
I've just seen...
::Slumdog Millionaire
::I Love You, Man
::The Reader
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Almost There Ho-ho-ho. I am filled with glee. Tomorrow is my last day at work...then I am OUTTA HERE!
Celebrity sighting (kinda) I got treated to lunch at Chaya Brasserie (Morimoto is the head chef there, apparently) on Monday. While I was there, I saw former Secretary of State Warren Christopher dining. Someone at my table mentioned that they had once seen Liza Minnelli eating at Chaya. I was thinking, "Would I rather see Warren Christopher or Liza Minnelli?" Hands down, Warren Christopher.
A New Start. Hey! Those of you who have visited neenerweener.com before are probably thinking, "What's going on?" Those of you who haven't are probably thinking, "What is this all about?" Well, I'll tell you!
I'll start with some info on me.
Who? I applied this year to business school (b-school). I graduated from a liberal arts college with a degree in English a few years ago and have been working in research since graduating.
Why? I'm working in a research laboratory for a major medical institution, but I don't like the work. I see a lot of inefficiencies and problems within the organization, and that makes me want to learn more about how to manage a business. I'm particularly interested in how to integrate technology in the workplace and how to determine the extent to which one ought to invest in technology. Because of that, I'd like to be a management consultant when I graduate, preferably in information technology (IT) management. However, I like to try out lots of different things, so there's a high probability I will change my mind once I get exposed to more ideas in school.
Where? Anyway, I was accepted at two schools. I haven't decided which school to go to yet. It's a very difficult decision since one school is a state school (cheaper) and has given me a fellowship (even cheaper!). The other school has given me zilch, but it's more well-known and does better in most rankings. The cheap school is strong in IT, which is something I'm interested in, whereas the more expensive school is not particularly strong in that area. The more expensive school does have a huge alumni network, which is a huge plus.
So, do I go to the cheaper school which has a specialty in IT and minimize my out-of-school debt? Making my monthly payments will require a kick-ass job, but the job market is really bad right now, so less debt means less pressure to land a high-paying job. Or do I go to the more expensive school with the better reputation and alumni network? Since the job market is so bad, maybe I'll need the alumni network just to get a job, period. It's so tough. I like both schools too, even though they give off different vibes. Which schools, you want to know? That's for another time...
What? In conclusion, I've started this blog because I had a lot of questions and concerns when I was applying, and continue to have many now. Since I envision myself to be completely immersed in MBA-related stuff (much like how medical school students tend to talk shop all the time) for the next two years, I figure I might as well start blogging about this stuff here, while keeping all my leisure-related pages sequestered in the "Neener Elementary" section of neenerweener.com. In addition, I plan on updating periodically with links that I think are useful for MBA applicants and students. I hope my experiences can provide insight for those who are considering b-school and those in the process of applying. Feel free to leave comments and ask questions.
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When I learn a new word, I'll put it here so you can learn too!
EBITAS (noun):
Abbreviation for "Earnings Before Income Tax, Amortization, and SGARA." Next week, find out what SGARA is.
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