The spring semester is in full force, and as we move on through our MBA program, I’m really noticing how the pieces fall together.  This semester, it seems that our classes are very intertwined and I’m often learning about topics simultaneously in two classes.  For example, in our finance class we are learning about the time value of money, and some specific methods of discounting cash flows…in our quantitative analysis class with Dr. Rump we are building linear programs to solve cash flow problems where we maximize our NPV.  I’m really enjoying learning about the various topics because it shows us the big picture.  In my undergraduate studies, I was an accounting major, so I spend my days taking managerial accounting, tax, and estate planning.  Once I got a job post graduation as an accountant at a CPA firm, it was sometimes a struggle to see how the different areas of business come together so I’m grateful that we are seeing this in our program. 

On another tangent, Spring break is only a few days away, and with that the stress level is high.  I have a group presentation on Tuesday, and I often have anxiety for days prior to speaking in public.  I know that this is even more reason for me to practice speaking so I can get more comfortable.  After the presentation, there’s an exam in Operations Management on Wednesday, and a Finance exam on Thursday.  It’s going to be a tough week for me, but I know that vacation is just around the corner, and I’m excited to spend a week somewhere a little warmer!