Friday, April 3, 2009

Company - Year End Banquet


Yesterday was the Haskayne Year End Banquet and I must admit that I had a great time partying with some old friends who I started the program with as well as some new friends that I met during my time at University. With only two weeks left of classes, my mind has been wrapped around group projects and final exams that I didn't realize that I'm actually graduating in a month! I still remember looking at degree navigator and seeing so many unfilled requirements but now all my courses have green check marks next to them, which is somewhat frighting.


Although my time at school has been filled with highs and lows, I must admit that I am finishing off University just as I started it, excited. I always knew that I wanted to go into Business and my first day at school during U of C 101 was filled with hope and potential but maybe I was blinded by the enthusiasm over free t-shirts and corporate sponsored pens. As a soon-to-be alumni of the U of C (knock on wood), the excitement is still there but it might be a little different. Sure the economy is in the stinker and the thought of layoffs is looming in the back of my head, but I feel like a first year again, full of uncertainty over the future but nevertheless eager to start a new chapter in my life.


Perhaps the only thing that was a little disappointing about the evening was the realization that I only recognized about 5% of the faces at the party. I blame the fact that they're all first and second years or they weren't in accounting. However, I really don't regret not being more active in Haskayne since I loathe networking since I hate being "business Colin". Plus, I really appreciate the relationships that I did form because these people never start off conversations by first asking what year I am in and then my company of employment. I suppose I could have stayed at school more often but I have to be honest, I can't work in the Business Library because I need to have all my books sprawled out on the floor for optimal studying. All of those late night adventures in Scurfield Hall that I missed out on...

Well, it looks like my time in Haskayne is coming to a close but what a night to remember. It was an honor to celebrate with some very talented people who will certainly change the business landscape of Calgary in the future and it's simply undeniable, UC BComm rocks!!


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