Monday, September 14, 2009
Post Mid-Term Reflections
We survived our first round of mid-terms. There are corporate briefings every night. The pace of business school is incredible! But, like all things in life, there are only so many hours in the day, and I need to figure out how to efficiently take care of myself while keeping the important things important.
After mid-terms, I have a new philosophy. It is a bit simpler than my prior plan. I just need to make sure that everything that I do throughout the day, week, and term keeps me happy, healthy, and moving towards my life and career goals.
So, what does that mean? For everyone it is different. I am a list person, so here is my list:
PHYSICAL: I decided to join a local gym. Yes, I am paying for the campus gym and a private gym, but it is worth it. There are quite a few Johnson School students that have joined, and I already have a spinning date tomorrow morning! I am going to do very early AM workouts (I don't drink coffee). If I need an afternoon study break/stress relief, I will just jog around the lake on campus near Sage Hall and take a quick shower in the basement. Then back to the next task.
ACADEMIC: I am studying in different locations in spurts. Sometimes, I need Sage Hall. Sometimes, I need to study in my own apartment. I did a little reflection on where and when I study what subjects most effectively. I study better in bursts focused on specific tasks. During the week, my studying is very tactical. On the weekends, I try to play catch up and prepare for the week.
MENTAL: Socialize. I went to Johnson Night Out, a pot-luck dinner with 10 first and second year students. Mexican Night! We went to the Palms afterwards, a local bar in Collegetown. It has a patio out back, and the Johnson School dominated. Although, I must admit, they held our credit cards hostage until the wee hours, and I tried to find some humor as tired business school students tried to convince the bartender to return our precious cards. We had to wait. So, another rule to the list - > Do not sweat the small things, and bring cash. Cash is king, right?
SCHEDULING: Plan where to be, and be where you are. Live by your Outlook calendar. There is not too much to say but just that. I just have to do it!
The next big hurdle is this week - the S.C. Johnson Case Competition. I will give the full report next week! Mid-terms were simply a warm-up.
Cheers!
After mid-terms, I have a new philosophy. It is a bit simpler than my prior plan. I just need to make sure that everything that I do throughout the day, week, and term keeps me happy, healthy, and moving towards my life and career goals.
So, what does that mean? For everyone it is different. I am a list person, so here is my list:
PHYSICAL: I decided to join a local gym. Yes, I am paying for the campus gym and a private gym, but it is worth it. There are quite a few Johnson School students that have joined, and I already have a spinning date tomorrow morning! I am going to do very early AM workouts (I don't drink coffee). If I need an afternoon study break/stress relief, I will just jog around the lake on campus near Sage Hall and take a quick shower in the basement. Then back to the next task.
ACADEMIC: I am studying in different locations in spurts. Sometimes, I need Sage Hall. Sometimes, I need to study in my own apartment. I did a little reflection on where and when I study what subjects most effectively. I study better in bursts focused on specific tasks. During the week, my studying is very tactical. On the weekends, I try to play catch up and prepare for the week.
MENTAL: Socialize. I went to Johnson Night Out, a pot-luck dinner with 10 first and second year students. Mexican Night! We went to the Palms afterwards, a local bar in Collegetown. It has a patio out back, and the Johnson School dominated. Although, I must admit, they held our credit cards hostage until the wee hours, and I tried to find some humor as tired business school students tried to convince the bartender to return our precious cards. We had to wait. So, another rule to the list - > Do not sweat the small things, and bring cash. Cash is king, right?
SCHEDULING: Plan where to be, and be where you are. Live by your Outlook calendar. There is not too much to say but just that. I just have to do it!
The next big hurdle is this week - the S.C. Johnson Case Competition. I will give the full report next week! Mid-terms were simply a warm-up.
Cheers!
# posted by Kima McCoy @ 2:53 PM 