The experience of an international student

The orientation has been going on for over two weeks. It s a little tiring but a lot fo fun. Most importantly, no pressure except for trying to remember as many names as you can. So it s a Tuesday afternoon, we are discussing our core themes(3 cores in the whole class) that ll be presented to faculties tomorrow morning. Sure there are four classes tomorrow afternoon, but it means nothing more t... ... (MORE)

Current mood: Cool

Ok, now we are assigned the second case competition before class actually starts. This time it s creating a new beverage and making a marketing plan for it. Once again I am turned off. I m not creative, and I m having a hard time when it comes to hardcore american culture. I actually feel lucky that I recently learned the word hangover --our product is a hangover treatment drink. I feel sorry ... ... (MORE)

Current mood: Mad

One team project we did during orientation was creating an imaginary country. The premise was, the earth was somehow covered by the ocean and our island was the only dry land left, so we needed to found a country and design the national flag, anthem, laws, industries, etc. As a former environmental scientist, I quickly linked the premise with global warming: human activities caused global warmi... ... (MORE)

Current mood: Happy

As an international student, my orientation at USC Marshall School started on July 25, more than 3 weeks before classes start. Now it s in the middle of the regular orientation for all 220 incoming MBA student. So far I would say: I m having a good time, and business school is the right place for me.The orientation is not very stressful, yet it s tiring. The thing is, during the long day starti... ... (MORE)

Current mood: Happy