I wish I could do this full time

I really enjoy school, meeting other students, being challenged in a "safe" environment and having the liberty to explore crazy theories. It keeps the mind active.

Tomorrow is day three of a three-day leadership course, however it feels like we've covered material that could fill an entire semester. Obviously, the coverage has been sporadic and high-level. The course is quite interesting, it focuses on self-assessments and in-class scenarios. Tonight, we were practicing coaching skills and active listening, really not obvious.

I've been working mainly with the other part-time students, a mix of all types of professionals (mainly techies) with varied backgrounds and often, several graduate degrees under their belt. The group is intelligent, outspoken and quite willing to share experiences.

I'm happy with my choice of pursuing this MBA at SFU. So far, the staff has been exemplary in helping the students feel at home. Our building, the Segal School of Business building on Granville Street a mix of state-of-the-art and cool architecture. It used to be a bank and has high ceilings with intricate designs, lots of marble. Every classroom was designed with the latest equipment and wireless access. Our library has so many business publications available online, as long as you have your login credentials, you can do some research from the comfort of your own home. Each MBA student also received a neat laptop bag. I love perks :-)

OK, signing out now, I have to shower, read a case and get a few hours of sleep before the madness starts all over again tomorrow...