As we started the MLOG program, I remember wanting to take as many classes as possible, in order to make the most of being at MIT. During the first few weeks I had a chance to experiment with various classes offered across the different programs at MIT. However, as the semester started to kick in, I realized that there are only so many hours in a day and I finally managed to reduce my course load to what I think is a more manageable level (assuming I can optimally use the 24 hrs in a day). Though, Chris has warned me that it is still “high” according to MIT standards.
I must say that what has really made me overcome the challenges of this demanding course load is the value I am getting out of each and every course. There have been days when I have survived only on four hours of sleep, and yet it hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm I feel while sitting in a lecture that completely transforms the way I think. Most of our professors bring in a real-world flavor into their lectures. While discussing a case in my Manfacturing Strategy class, the professor video conferenced in a MIT alum who was at that company when the key decisions were made. It was amazing to hear his perspective on what actually happened. Our Logistics Systems class has also had different professors / researchers from the CTL department come in and deliver a lecture in an area that they have been involved in either from a research perspective or in their past experiences.
During the course of the year, there are also numerous opportunities to listen to speeches by many of the top industry leaders and executives that MIT hosts. For example, I had a chance to attend a speech on Leadership in the Automotive Industry by G. Richard Wagoner (Chairman and CEO, General Motors).
But there has been more to just classes. The weekends have provided a great opportunity to explore Cambridge and Boston with many of my fellow MLOGgers. I plan to cover more on “Life outside of MLOG” in my next post.
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