Some classes last the full semester, while some are based on six-week quarter schedules.
Not quite feeling rested after the brief break, I did at least have time to catch my breath, reflect a little on the first quarter, and set my sights on juggling the academic, extracurricular, and recruiting activities that would dominate the second quarter. While I attended a variety of company presentations, I had been fairly confident of my direction from the beginning of the year and, as such, focused primarily on learning more about the different investment banks. At first I was overloaded, but eventually I began to put the puzzle together and understand what these polished, fast-talking dealmakers really do in their gleaming Manhattan edifices. All levity aside, I was actually blown away by the number of top corporate executives that made personal visits during the recruiting season. Given the tight demands of physical space and time at Wharton, students can expect to squeeze in presentations at lunch, after classes, and into the early evening.