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I’ve Enrolled, Now What?

Monday, April 9th, 2012

For many of you, that is what you will be asking yourselves in the next few weeks.  The pressure is off. You’ve enrolled in the Smeal MBA Program, or a program at another institution.  You can take a deep breath and begin to plan your next few months.  From the Smeal perspective, I can share what you can expect in the upcoming weeks and months.

First, be prepared for e-mails filled with important information.  These messages will include dates, requirements, housing information and deliverables.  Yes, I said deliverables.  These will range from surveys collecting important information (Bringing a spouse?  Special diet?  T-shirt size???), to career services document that will begin the journey to your internship.  It is worth the time and energy it will take to read all of these emails, and complete all of the deliverables.

Second, if you haven’t already done so, PLEASE find housing.  It goes quickly around here, and the longer you wait, the fewer options you will have.  Do you have a pet?  Do you want to walk to campus?  Look NOW!

Third, take advantage of opportunities to get to know your fellow classmates before you arrive.  The transition back to school will be much easier if you come to orientation knowing a few people, even if you only know them via e-mail!  Our Facebook App for admitted students and our discussion boards on the MBA Exchange are great places to start connecting.

Finally, give yourself some time to breathe, relax and get excited.  Arrive early if you can to get to know the area.  Enjoy the time before Orientation, because it is busier than you think.  The first day of class will be here before you know it and the next two years will be a whirlwind!

-Ann Mallison

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