Yesterday, we held the “Day as an MBA” for local high school students. It was humbling to realize these students think you are the bomb, and it was a stark reminder to get outside of the HPC bubble. A luxurious and knowledge rich bubble, but a stand alone environment nonetheless. Now, I can cross one thing off of my seemingly insurmountable list of things to do.
This weekend, we attended the Kellogg Black Management Association Conference. The Kellogg students did an awesome job putting it together. It was skewed toward media and some of the speakers were inspiring, both for overcoming obstacles to get where they are and for giving back to future leaders. Senator Barack Obama gave an awesome address about leadership and pulling other people with you on your way to the top. I also got to talk with some Kellogg alumni who I will be working with this summer.