As I took my seat in the small conference room among seven or so 25-year-old finance seniors, a feeling of eerie excitement and anxiety surged though my body--I was somewhere I had wanted to be so bad, for so long. I was attending my first officers' meeting for the BYU Finance Society.
As a student-run organization, Finance Society offers a platform for all BYU students to learn more about and improve skills necessary for success in the enormous, fast-paced world of finance. Last week, in a meeting with the club president, I was asked to pilot and make necessary amendments to the club website. The assignment was a test of my skills to see if I was up to par for the job. Luckily enough, I made it!
What amazed me was the degree of professionalism, I mean it wasn't like "Harry Potter Book-reading Club." Most people here already have numerous accomplishments under their belt and are continuing on to do far more with their lives. Their enthusiasm to give back to the club, and hence to the students, is surely commendable.
I am glad to be a part of this team, as there is much I can learn from them. Also, I am grateful to my friends whose support made all this possible.
BYU Finance Society!
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
En español
As I mentioned in my last post, one of the most interesting journeys I have decided to embark on is learning Spanish. Although it has been tough catching up with the pace of the class alongside managing other classes, but the experience has been very rewarding. (I shouldn't give you the wrong impression that I can totally understand or converse in Spanish. I'm only at the beginner's basics.)
Learning a new language can surely be interesting. It opens your eyes to something totally new, something you never knew existed. For instance, the other day I walked into Taco Bell and I got this funny feeling. The words on the Menu behind the counter didn't seem that foreign anymore.
Another interesting thing I noticed was, your mind continually connects elements of your first language to the language you're learning. Especially if you already know two languages, your mind is in a constant battle to see which word or expression relates when and where. I felt that knowing Urdu and English really keeps this buzz going back and forth. Now, I see Spanish as a language that uses more English related words with Urdu sounds. So far, this has given many people the false impression that I'm really at Spanish. (Well, as far as its a good impression, I don't really mind!)
I would encourage everyone to venture out of their soft spot sometime and just see where it takes you.
Learning a new language can surely be interesting. It opens your eyes to something totally new, something you never knew existed. For instance, the other day I walked into Taco Bell and I got this funny feeling. The words on the Menu behind the counter didn't seem that foreign anymore.
Another interesting thing I noticed was, your mind continually connects elements of your first language to the language you're learning. Especially if you already know two languages, your mind is in a constant battle to see which word or expression relates when and where. I felt that knowing Urdu and English really keeps this buzz going back and forth. Now, I see Spanish as a language that uses more English related words with Urdu sounds. So far, this has given many people the false impression that I'm really at Spanish. (Well, as far as its a good impression, I don't really mind!)
I would encourage everyone to venture out of their soft spot sometime and just see where it takes you.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The New Semester
As my sophomore year kicks off at BYU, there is a new vibe in the air. Many new thoughts and ideas rush to mind. Classes, prospective careers, social life, sports...
For this third semester, I have planned to take a variety of classes to minimize the monotonous effect that studying can sometimes have. I know for a fact that in the following years, more and more of my classes will be along the same lines so I believe that now, I have the luxury to actually explore and enjoy this learning process as much as I can.
My most interesting class this semester is Life guarding; although there isn't a slight chance I'll be doing this for the rest of my life but that's what exploring is, I guess. My most intense class this semester is probably Statistics for Economists; isn't the name daunting enough? Haha. My most beneficial class this semester this semester is Management Communication; I could go on bad-mouthing it as the most ridiculous class as they teach you grammar--I mean, is this sixth grade, really?-- or I could sugar coat is as my favorite class since I've been to college, either way, it is, and I am pretty certain that it will be, one of the most helpful classes that i will take at BYU.
My most unique class this semester is Spanish 101; I do speak two languages already but the interest to learn a third one, just for kicks, kinda gets people puzzled. My most easiest class this semester, although I don't intend to underestimate its importance in any way, is Accounting 200; after taking two years of Advanced Cambridge Accounting, this stuff really seems no different than ordinary.
I guess I have a fair mix of classes here and so, I hope that this semester proves to be an unforgettable one.
For this third semester, I have planned to take a variety of classes to minimize the monotonous effect that studying can sometimes have. I know for a fact that in the following years, more and more of my classes will be along the same lines so I believe that now, I have the luxury to actually explore and enjoy this learning process as much as I can.
My most interesting class this semester is Life guarding; although there isn't a slight chance I'll be doing this for the rest of my life but that's what exploring is, I guess. My most intense class this semester is probably Statistics for Economists; isn't the name daunting enough? Haha. My most beneficial class this semester this semester is Management Communication; I could go on bad-mouthing it as the most ridiculous class as they teach you grammar--I mean, is this sixth grade, really?-- or I could sugar coat is as my favorite class since I've been to college, either way, it is, and I am pretty certain that it will be, one of the most helpful classes that i will take at BYU.
My most unique class this semester is Spanish 101; I do speak two languages already but the interest to learn a third one, just for kicks, kinda gets people puzzled. My most easiest class this semester, although I don't intend to underestimate its importance in any way, is Accounting 200; after taking two years of Advanced Cambridge Accounting, this stuff really seems no different than ordinary.
I guess I have a fair mix of classes here and so, I hope that this semester proves to be an unforgettable one.
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