The University

With all of the travelling and fun stuff i´ve been writing about, i´m sure it´s hard to believe i´m taking classes...but I certainly am! I am taking an advanced spanish grammar course, and two MBA courses (masters level courses in Business). These MBA classes will help finish my degree in International Studies. The MBA program here is definitely different than the one at ECU. The program is small, with only about 20 students, who are given supreme treatment! The classes are four hours long so it´s a little hard to sit through, but I am learning a lot so it´s worth it! The classroom is different than any other at the university. It takes up the top floor of one of the buildings and is filled with big desks and leather chairs. When you arrive to class there is a waiter type man who offers you sparkling water or fresh fruit juice. There is also a break half way through the class where they serve sandwiches, tea and other things. If only all classes could be given such treatment!

Despite these luxuries, the classes are very difficult. I am only the second non-native to take an MBA class here so the professors aren´t used to it. The talk super fast, in business terms for 4 hours. It is alot for me to take in and I have to concentrate every second in order to not miss anything. I am also by far the youngest student, with most of them being in their mid 30´s. Also, istead of semester long classes, these classes are a month long, held 3 nights a week for 4 hours. Since most people are older and already have a career, the schedule is one that suits them. I just finished my first course and have my exam on Tuesday so i´ll need all the luck I can get! I´ll keep you posted on my classes and how things turn out!