Adventures of Ploy going back to MIT, doing it right this time :): August and the end of Summer

Tomorrow is the first day of Sloan MBA orientation where the LGOs are officially part of the larger MBA class. I'm excited to meet the new friends, yet sad to not see my LGO people everyday and wishing that summer was a bit longer.

LGO did not keep me working all day/night and weekends, and I certainly had my fair share of summer fun of beaches, outdoor activities and a getaway to Vegas. However, I still feel sad that August is coming to an end, and so is summer.

A bit of reflection: I'm very happy with the growth that my team and I have had this summer. We have grown to be much more open and learn so much from each other. I think our development has really shown in our work in System Optimization, Stat PaperCopter project, and group leadership essay. We were able to be so efficient at dividing tasks, yet no one felt left behind. We took time to update and create the sense of discovery for our teammates. As for me, I really learned to trust my co-workers and delegate - something I wasn't so good at previously.

All the development really paid off in the end when we had so many group projects due at the same time. The work did not force me to stay in and work more than it's been; we were able to divide and conquer and kept open communication. As a result, I learned everything those projects were designed to teach and still have time to do all the outside activities I normally do.

Here's a recap of August:

Free Red Sox game at Fenway with CK, Juliana, Liz and Jeremiah. Look at the beautiful sky!

Sailing in the Charles with Evelyn and LGO/SDMs

Trip to Walden Pond for a practice swim with Evelyn and Kate

Moving to the new Apt where I'm now living with Esther (a fellow LGO) and Megan (a friend back in undergrad). My place is tiny, but I'm loving the cosiness, price and short 15-min walk commute to Sloan!

Chilling near Boston Seaport area