Leap of faith
Everyone who makes the commitment to pursue an MBA has made left something behind. It’s a huge sacrifice. I left a job and the income/security that came along with it. For me, that meant adjusting to a standard of living that I wasn't necessarily accustomed to. I lived in the greater Columbus area prior to coming to The Fisher College of Business, so I knew a little more about Columbus than some. However, I didn't attend Ohio State for undergrad, so I was worried about getting lost in/on a large college campus.
The first few days on campus for pre-term were intimidating - there’s no doubt about it. But it didn't take long for me to feel comfortable. One of the things that I noticed immediately was how friendly and outgoing people are. Change isn't always easy, but the people at Fisher have made all the difference. I mean that both in terms of peers, but also the outstanding staff and faculty.
Even this early in the program, I’m beginning to see how much I can learn from my peers. I’m consistently impressed with how serious everyone is about their education. Not everyone in undergrad had that attitude and it’s refreshing to have that kind of synergy. The learning environment, with that support, feels very different than what I was used to. It’s been an extremely positive experience so far and I know it’s only going to get better.