The Dean's Dinner

The Main View of the Library

The Dean's dinner was the first kickoff event for the MBA program. Before this dinner, I didn't really know what to expect.

Was I nervous to start my MBA?
Anxious?
Excited?

I wasn't really feeling any particular way about my MBA before the dinner, maybe because I had been stressing out about marriage, actually finishing the prereqs for the program, and still managing to be engaged at work.

But the dinner changed my whole attitude. After this introductory dinner, I could not wait to take the plunge.

It was a lil' fancy-schmancy dinner where we dressed "business" like. For me, business meant, a black pencil skirt, and a white casual blazer. Cute right? I pulled my hair back in a ponytail, since I didn't have enough time to do all my hair.

Then, we got there late. Don't be late for functions like dinners, mostly because you won't get a prime spot to sit at. Not that we got placed in an area we didn't like, we just would have met more people if we were on time. But oh well, live and learn.

We enjoyed a yummy dinner of salad and chicken cordon blue (which is my favorite meal ever). But, I don't know if I like BYU's better.

Honestly, it was fun to see "who I was up against" in the program. I can be pretty competitive, when I know I have a fighting chance.

This was a look of where we dined. Though, it wasn't the same speaker.

We were advised to be prepared to spend late nights, and maybe miss family outings. (Which, I only have a small family right now, but I will work to ensure that doesn't happen).

Bottom line: Your MBA isn't going to be a walk in the park. 

Get ready for classes Tuesday!