Mijn Avontuur in Oranje Land: Two Doors Close, Thousands Open

Shakespeares!!!!

In the mix of finishing two papers, two presentations, and preparing for two exams, it occurred to me that I am in my final week as a MBA student along with my final week and a half of my study abroad journey. Wow! How did this all go by so fast? I looked back at my decision to start the MBA program and thought of a quote by Carl Bard.

“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

My choice to return to school has started a brand new ending. It’s been the best decision I have ever made and provided me with some of these exciting memories:

Making some terrific new friends
Meeting someone special and realizing what’s truly important
MIZZOU Tailgates
A trip to the SEC Championship Game
Fun happy hours with MBA Candidates
Living in Europe for 2 months
Visiting big European Cities; Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Brussels
And small ones; Maastricht, Trier, Monschau, and Wirschweiler
Realizing how much friendly strangers can help
Understanding the uniqueness of different cultures

Most importantly, I am confident that the experiences I have gone through over the last year-and-a-half will influence my decisions in the future. I now realize more than ever that there are so many opportunities to continue to learn and enjoy life. I am very excited to return home and see what the future has in store. I hope it will continue to be as good as it has been.