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Old 04-27-2008, 01:55 PM   #1
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What should I do over the summer?

Is there anything I can do over the summer to prepare myself for entry to a business school? Any reccomendations on books possibly?
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Old 04-28-2008, 03:51 PM   #2
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Personally, I'm taking some accounting and finance courses. I'm also taking a couple web design classes just to help me in the future. But then again, I'm a sophomore. If you're an entering freshmen, there's really nothing you NEED to take, though some prep courses might help out a bit.
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Old 04-28-2008, 10:19 PM   #3
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JC how many courses are you goin take.. im starting as a transfer at VT over the summer and im taking one accounting course and a quantative methods course.... is it a good idea to start out taking 3 or more courses at a quality school or is it too much
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:30 PM   #4
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Work in an actual business environment. What's more important is that you have some experience (even if it isn't particularly enjoyable) than none. That usually helps in interviews as the employer will have some reason to believe you know "how to work" and not just how to be a good student.
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:52 PM   #5
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World of Warcraft.
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:45 PM   #6
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my uncle is a partner at a boutique so i am going to just go "intern" but i dont know what i can really do with only a high school education
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Old 04-30-2008, 07:56 PM   #7
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Is there anything I can do over the summer to prepare myself for entry to a business school?
1. Wine
2. Women

Repeat as necessary.
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Old 04-30-2008, 08:04 PM   #8
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Hahahaha, some of you guys are pretty funny. But hey it's tough finding a good job like a seasonal teller job without some connections.
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:11 PM   #9
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level characters to level 70, sell accounts. Rinse and repeat.
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Old 05-02-2008, 11:56 AM   #10
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You can tell employers of your successful WoW business.
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Old 05-02-2008, 02:11 PM   #11
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Rise of the Horde (World of Warcraft) : Christie Golden : ISBN 9780743471381 - Buy.com
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Old 05-02-2008, 02:56 PM   #12
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I would seriously avoid WoW. That could overtake your life and turn your current life into a meaningless endeavor with the sole purpose of funding your WoW life.

I'd suggest just getting drunk for the summer.
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Old 05-02-2008, 05:20 PM   #13
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You can take courses at McDonald's Hamburger University. I'm sure you will pick up some valuable management skills.

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Old 06-01-2008, 06:00 AM   #14
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I second the above. Work fast food for the first month, then get a serving job for the second month. It will give you a lifelong appreciation for those workers.
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