The rest of October I spent settling into my classes. Although the topics are similar, like Strategic Marketing and Strategy (one facet of Management), the course structure is very different. There is hardly any text book reading; we analyze a case each class from which the professor draws the theory. I also have teams for every class, so there is less individual work. Grading is much more unstructured too - I don't even know how I'm doing in my classes! That being said, I think Wharton's course-load is much heavier compared to that of HEC. It's definitely a nice break!
Though the classes may be easier, the internship craze is just as intense. There have been job forums on campus, recently a finance forum and a consulting forum (just yesterday). All the students were extremely well-dressed and prepared. I didn't attend either (I am not interested in careers in finance and I was sick yesterday for consulting) and I'm dissapointed that there won't be a marketing forum before I leave (I'm concentrating in marketing).
As for my travels, I've visited Barcelona, Amsterdam, and London so far!
La Sagrada Famiglia by Gaudi, Barcelona
Anne Frank House (her orginial diary was there!), Amsterdam
Trafalgar Square (I had just visited the National Gallery Museum), London
Within the next few months, I plan to travel to Nantes (Western France), Rome, and then skiing in the French alps for winter break.
As Amanda mentioned in her last post, the most incredible aspect of studying abroad is the ability to meet students from all over the world. I have never met so many cultured, well-traveled, multi-lingual people in my entire life! It is truly rewarding to know that when I visit Europe in the future, I will know someone and have a place to say in every country I decide to visit!
Class ends around December 20th - what a short semester! I have to say, I am excited to return to Philadelphia. I am a lot less involved on campus here than at home (obviously, because I'm not here for very long). It has been such a pleasure staying involved in Wharton Women through organizing this blog and I sincerely hope you have enjoyed reading about the fantastic experiences of your peers!
Best,
Erica
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