I also found myself starting to judge grocery stores' pricing and marketing strategy, based on what I learned in my marketing class. It is a powerful experience to get to know different cultures and backgrounds. Invariably the night would end with a dinner somewhere in Philadelphia's inner city. The time I spent getting to know this group of outstanding people remains invaluable to me. Although there were times when I doubted my decision to attend business school, leaving what I was familiar with to come to the unfamiliar, I am now glad that I made the right career choice for myself.
Business school is about a career and personal life change.
It is also about laying the foundation for future pursuits. A good experience doesn't necessarily mean having a good time all the time. At Wharton, I am constantly learning about the world and about myself. The pluses of being in Wharton are that the school's name does get people's attention. The huge alumni base gives current Wharton students a lot more connections than they would otherwise have.