Moves of the Maestro
(Shanghai, China) Always have a dream in sight and reach for it. Not sure if I ever mentioned this before but during my last semester in college, I took up a course on Entrepreneurship and its semester long group project involved writing up a credible business plan, one that someone could actually bring it out … Read moreEntrepreneurship & Guts
(Ann Arbor, Michigan) Big Stadium – The Michigan Difference For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue! I had been slow updating about my life recently. It was not the lack of content, rather the lack of willingness to sit down and start typing it out. Also, another tidbit to add here. … Read moreGraduation
(Sandusky, Ohio) Crash and burn. I saw the BP’s participation certificate tucked somewhere on my table and decided to recount the event that occurred few weeks ago. BP came to campus and provide a trading simulation exercise on crude oil. It was supposed to be a competition among all the participants doing thee simulation. I … Read moreBP Trading Simulation Challenge
(Orlando, Florida) Hogwarts School of Magic: It’s all magic to me. Here’s two laugh worthy stories from one of my classes this week. That’s why it’s nice to study in Michigan, the faculties here are blessed with great experiences, and often funny encounters. Story 1 This story was from a professor’s experience in the 80’s. … Read moreStories from Class
(Los Angeles, California) Still waiting to climb up. How many times did you fail before? Let’s be honest and say plenty of times. But, failing isn’t a bad thing if there’s a lesson to be learn from it. What is important is to reflect on the mistake, analyze it and look at how it went … Read moreRevaluating Failure
The Asia Business Conference concluded about two weeks ago. Yesterday was our post-event celebration party. The conference was a pretty good considering our limited resources and time. I learned a lot through this conference planning. I was in the Operations, meaning that I have to handle the behind the scenes planning. I’ll list down what … Read more21st Asia Business Conference 2011
I am quite worry right now. It is the finals week and I am just worried that I did not prepare enough for my exams. I am, still a firm believer in achieving the best possible outcome with the minimal amount of work necessary to free up time. This time, is best invested in something … Read moreTOTD: 12/13/2010
A few days ago, my professor bought up an interesting reminiscent. When he graduated around two decades ago, jobs (in Korea) were plentiful and it was a booming period there. He mentioned how his classmates bombed entrance exams into prestigious companies and it took to rectify that was a simple phone call to the HR … Read moreThere’s a Job Out There for You
It’s actually several weeks into the Fall semester already, but I guess it’s better to be late than never. Otherwise, I might not update over here at all. Right now, I am taking five courses for this semester. It’s pretty reasonable for now, judging by rumors that some of my classes are challenging. FIN 300 … Read moreFall 2010 Courses