To start off, Darden is a wonderful place to be and I am glad I chose Darden. The place is overflowing with energy, creativity and ideas. And they catch you very soon. Classes are very discussion based (case-method) and this has 2 benefits. 1) You are forced to speak out and this is a good thing and 2) your thoughts are challenged, so you learn to think on you feet and focus on giving accurate answers. But let’s leave the class room for a minute. How about the campus? I would use a single word to describe my home for the next 2 years: elegant. As with any organization, people are Darden's biggest asset. My professors and friends in class are some of the most accomplished people I have known. All have this urge to succeed in life and that is an eclectic atmosphere to be in. The aura we all create lifts each of us to succeed together.
Darden is giving me lots of opportunities to train to be the leader I want to be. I had my first, albeit unsuccessful, attempt at student politics. But the whole effort had me writing and practicing giving speeches. I wanted this challenge to give me some experience in public speaking (in election mode). But I did manage to get into the student admissions committee. And I am also on the opportunity consultants groups and so on. This gives the idea of what happens to my time and also what sort of opportunities I have to hone my skills.
Will keep you updated about my journey....but before I leave, check out this photo.
