Meeting the New OneMBA Class

It is September 2011 in Chapel Hill – a beautiful time of year. Time has flown by. Have we really been in the OneMBA program for an entire year?  Indeed we have. A year prior, we wandered around the Rizzo Center trying to get our bearings on what has become a wonderful journey.

Now it is our time to share our stories and perspectives with the new OneMBA class. They asked questions about global teams, local assignments, residencies, and even what professors should they really know the material cold for. Obviously, we said all of them. The new OneMBA students are very diverse and impressive – just like my class. They come from all over the country with backgrounds in almost every industry. Like our class, the new students are excited to begin their MBA journey in the premier global executive program in the world.

There will be sacrifices. No doubt. But the experience and education is so rewarding. A year from now they will be meeting with the incoming students poolside. They will share their stories from their first year. All of them will be more knowledgeable, confident and eager to take on new challenges. I know I am.  And I cannot wait for the next nine months on this incredible journey.