Off to school!

I shuffled off to school today. I had no idea what to expect. I was told to report to room 4C04 at 9 o’clock for the beginning of my induction week. I could not figure why I needed a week but I was anxious to see what was in store for me.

I found the room and introduced myself to Dr. Cecmil and Dr. Braddon, the directors of the MBA program.  I then turned to the others who came about 30 minutes early.  I sat next to a young lady who introduced herself as British born but raised in Iran.  I looked at her eyes and said, “Hayaren khosum es?” (Translation: Do you speak Armenian?)  She almost fell over.  Sure enough, she is Armenian-iranian (aka parskahay).  I was so happy as I had someone who would understand all my little quips which come to me quicker in Armenian than in English.

The day went on and I met my the other 14 people in the group.  They are from all over the world and I am one three native English speakers.  It should prove to be a very interesting debate once you throw culture on top of management theory.