Half. Way. There.

It's been a while since I've posted and it's largely because I just passed easily the toughest week I've had at MIT yet.  Three midterms, an engineering, speech presentations, group meetings, the list goes on...  It goes without saying that MIT is a tough school but I think I've got a really good idea of it now.  Don't get me wrong, still a great experience and we've gotten through half of the fall semester which is quite a feeling.

I think one of the biggest things that have hit LGOs especially during this past week was how important our time management is.  On a given day when you need to study for economics, plan a corporate meeting for your OP project, give a persuasive speech, complete a parallel computing problem set, participate in your clubs and committees, getting to the C function by 8 pm for some much needed R&R is a pretty hard thing to do.  But it's important that you learn to schedule that way.  Because obviously that problem set has to be turned in on time but missing the 90's pajama C function would also be pretty upsetting.  BBQ chicken and beer in footy pajamas is actually not a bad way to spend Thursday night.  For those who don't know, Sloan has C functions every other Thursday nights where Sloanies celebrate culture with dances, eating contests, trivia, but most important free food and drink.

Connor Doing Work

In good LGO fashion the class of 2014 is doing everything we need to do make sure we have a good time. The LGOs just had a pig roast up at Andrew's parent's house in NH.  Late nights, drinks, and great food were had by all.  IM Flag football has been a blast and we've got three games coming up next weekend (that might hurt...).  Next week IM ice hockey is starting up and the LGOs are excited to test out our skates on the ice.

LGOs have another big turning point to deal with right now.  As part of our two year program we do a six month internship.  Some LGOs will do on cycle, some will do off cycle.  If an LGO applies for off cycle and gets the job they won't be around for the spring semester and will start their internship then.  Where as on cycle students will miss the next fall.  Students will choose off cycle for the different opportunities of internships available and when they want to be on campus for specific coursework.  However it's also a weird feeling to be leaving campus already to go to an internship...feels like we just got here.  LGOs just submitted resumes for any off cycle internships they might be interested in so interviews will be taking place soon.  It's an exciting time but also an important one as this has serious impacts on our LGO careers.  I personally have applied for one and will let you know how it goes (fingers crossed...)

Lastly LGO Ambassador Day is coming up!  Ambassador Day is taking place on November 5, 2012.  If you haven't already please contact lgo@mit.edu to attend.  This is a great opportunity to visit the campus, meet faculty, staff, and students, attend a class, and really get an idea of what the program is like.  Students from years past (myself included) always agree that this is a key event in showing students how great the program is.  For more information see the following: http://lgo.mit.edu/news/articles/ambassador_day_2012/ambassador_day_2012.html.  Again I highly recommend it and hope to see you all there