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• Guest lectures by Safra Catz, Ron Kasznik and Mark Hurd.

• Learning from Condoleezza Rice in my Global Context of Management course
• South America pre-GSB trips (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina...)
• Learning that I can't do it all (e.g. accepting that I can't possibly take advantage of all the GSB opportunities)

Favorite memories of my second year so far:

• Investment Seminars with Professor J. McDonald
• Golfing and pool time

Most fun: Dinner with my SO at Rosewood

Today's biggest challenge: Getting my golf swing back after my summer injuries
Most fun: Pool and reading time

Today's biggest accomplishment: Successful presentation on Immigration Policy
Today's biggest challenge: M&A assignment (accounting for Goodwill and Intangible assets)
Most fun: Completing press conference arguing against 2008-09 US auto bailout.

Today's biggest accomplishment: Party non-stop
Today's biggest challenge: Party non-stop
Most fun: Party non-stop

8:00 AM Wake-up call.

8:30 AM Breakfast / Check the News.

9:30 AM Drive to Stanford.

10:00-12:00 Noon Cleantech class with renowned climate and energy expert Dan Reicher and Stefan Reichelstein.

12:00 Noon Lunch with friends.

1:00 PM Gym - Physical Therapy.

3:00-4:30 PM Leadership Meeting for Poland GST (trip planning).

With the Euro 2012 fast approaching, the ongoing European crisis and the impending Polish presidency of the EU, our leadership team works around the clock to plan the perfect Poland/Ukraine trip experience: EU leadership, politics, sports, museums…everything is on the table! Pretty excited about the trip!

5:00-6:30 PM Group meeting for jobs and immigration policy proposal.

6:30PM Drive home.

7:00-9:00 PM Prepare readings and assignments for Tuesday classes.

9:00-11:00 PM Dinner outing with my SO (family time).

At the Stanford GSB (as in most business schools), finding an appropriate work-life balance can be challenging and maintaining a healthy relationship can be even harder (especially with all of the socializing/networking activities, job and learning opportunities that are available on a daily basis; time is simply scarce).

This is why I make it my responsibility to budget some family time and take my SO out to dinner at least twice a week.

8:00 AM Wake-up call.

8:30 AM Breakfast / Check the News.

9:30 AM Drive to Stanford.

9:30-11:30 AM Internship Work - Strategy and Investment thesis research.

11:30-1:00 PM GST Leadership Team Lunch.

1:00-1:30 PM Discuss jobs and immigration policy proposals with Faculty.

2:00-4:00 PM Pool and reading time.

5:00-6:00 PM Golf driving range.

6:00 PM Drive home.

6:00-7:00 PM Dinner.

7:00-9:00 PM Prepare readings and assignments for Thursday classes.

9:00-12:00 Midnight Movie night (family time).

6:00 AM Wake-up call.

7:00 AM Breakfast / Check the News.

8:00 AM Drive to Stanford.

8:00-10:00 AM Financial Crisis with former U.S. National Economic Council Director Keith Hennessey.

In Keith Hennessey’s class, everything is fair game: briefing memos, press conferences, wiki, online videos...

The former director of the U.S. National Economic Council has an unrivaled flare for teaching, providing an insider’s perspective on the 2008 financial meltdown, the bailouts (auto rescue package, TALF, TARP) and the European crisis.

10:00-11:30 AM Internship Work - Strategy and Investment thesis research.

11:30-12:00 Noon Preparation for iImmigration policy presentation.

12:00 Noon-3:00 PM Strategic Thinking in Business and Beyond class with Intel founder Andy Grove and Professor Robert Burgelman who share their wisdom on U.S. jobs, immigration, and health care policies.

At 75 years of age, Andy is far more energetic than any young man – always ready to disrupt and challenge the status quo, and always prepared for a vibrant intellectual debate with his old pal Robert.

5:00-6:00 PM Social Venture Club meeting.

6:00 PM Drive home.

7:30-9:30 PM Energy Club dinner with KPGC.

10:00-2:00 AM M&A Assignment (accounting for Goodwill and Intangible assets in M&A).

Best of the best: Safra Catz, Ron Kasznik and our guest lecturer Mark Hurd teach us about organizational leadership and the financial/economic issues related to mergers and acquisitions.

Awesome class!

2:00-6:00 AM Private Equity Seminar Assignment (LBO/IPO model).

11:00 AM Late wake-up call (NYC Halloween).

Beautiful New York skyline.

11:00-11:30 AM Recovering from Friday night.

11:30-12:00 Noon Halloween costume (shopping).

12:00 Noon-2:00 PM Brunch and morning drinks at Petite Abeille.

Morning shots of Patron, Breakfast of champions.

3:00-6:00 PM Hockey game and drinks at Madison Square Garden.

Fierce battle between Rangers and Senators ends with shootout!

6:00-8:00 PM Dinner and drinks with NY Rangers hockey player, friends, and family.

8:00-10:00 PM Epic USC/Stanford football game (drinks & halloween get-together).

10:00 PM-7:00 AM Halloween party.

Good job mates, most authentic costumes - TMNT (Rafael) and Lieutenant Colonel Peter Sanders.

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