Well I totally failed at keeping a journal of my Stern adventures…thankfully, the Sternies on 13th & 3rd have encouraged me to jump back in during a midnight visit for *pulled pork (true story). So what have I been up to. Let’s break this into segments
Summer Start: I highly recommend anyone applying to Stern to apply to the summer start program. You get 6 credits out of the way, freeing up your schedule in the fall and spring semesters of your first year. It’s also a great way to get to know some of your classmates. I love my Summer Start Family. Seriously. I don’t know the algorithm they use to create the Summer Start Class, but they fill it with some amazing people, who become your support system when you feel like the linoleum in the 3rd floor atrium of the Kimmel Center is crumbling beneath you. They also know how to party. Excuse me while I reminisce about the good old days when all I cared about was not failing stats, negotiating carousel kangaroos (true story), deciding if Max Brenner should launch in Brazil, riding the train for hammocks in Harlem, *beer pong at 3 in the afternoon, going head to head with a soccer player for who can consumer the most sushi…memories
Launch- after Summer Start came “Launch,” NYU Stern’s 9 day orientation–themed “An Education in Possible.”
Highlights:
- Getting to meet the rest of my class—Let me just say it’s one thing to read about Stern’s community–and its another to witness it in action—the admissions office did a great job of selecting smart people, who know how to enjoy life, and who will gladly help you with yours when you are on the struggle bus–slept thru class after one too many all nighters, don’t worry there will be several “where the hell are you?” texts, with class status updates, and offers to share notes when you finally wake up—also did I mention they like to karaoke? I have found my people.
- Hearing Corey Booker, Mayor of Newark speak…seriously should he ever run for President and he needs a first lady—I’m totally available. Bahahaha I kid…I kid, but seriously, let me know.
- John Sexton, President of NYU, commenting on how the decision of who to marry is the most important decision you can ever make. –Listen, don’t you go jumping to conclusions as to why this is my highlight–This is a highlight because it reminded me that there’s more to life than this rat race to a summer internship.
- Watching the Block Video presentations–my classmates are so creative
- Basking in Dean Peter Henry’s glow on a daily basis—now I only get to see him on the glass stairs
- The boat cruise–epic
Lowlights
- Sitting in Paulson auditorium all day, erryday
- Getting threatened with expulsion after being one minute late #ridiculous. I wonder if this actually happened to anyone—highly doubt it—but think about it, how would you spin getting kicked out of bschool during orientation?
- The day after the boat cruise—I.hurt.everywhere.–totally worth it
Ok so while I had fun during Summer Start & Launch I was itching to start the semester. During both those periods, underneath all the jokes and giggles, I kind of felt like I was in a holding cell, waiting to be released…be careful what you wish for…
Classes, Clubs, Corporate Presentations, *FOMO–that combo makes ish cray—real cray. More on that later!
Ciao,
Kdub
*Pulled Pork- Caruana it was delish, Jimmy thanks for doing the dishes
*Beer Pong- relax, I haven’t started drinking (granted this Firms & Markets Midterm just might be the breaking point–kidding) I just threw the ball, my partner drank all the beer–if he ever needs a liver, he can call me…granted we won alot of those games, so you know, I think he’s fine
*Basking in Dean Peter Henry’s glow- Not a crush, just admiration. There have been distinct moments where I knew that choosing Stern was the right decision: hearing this man speak at launch, then watching him tear up as he discussed his commitment to diversity at the AHBBS conference, have been a few of those moments…Plus he’s Jamaican–umm need I say more
*FOMO-Fear of missing out
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