While historically the attempts of the Wharton student body to take matters in their own hands has yielded mixed results (GND-success, Cohort G '09 lateness policy-less fruitful) I commend the effort to self-regulate. But, I'm deeply worried that due to the economy crisis, MBA self-confidence is going down and if anything is going to truly impact the Wharton Brand it's us getting a reputation of being humble.
Charles Johnson, the Security Staff at Huntsman Hall is an exceptional man. "Do what you have to do", he says, "and treat people how you'd want them to treat you. Nothing bothers me. Keep looking ahead. Keep moving forward."
At some point, in between the scheduling madness, pestering parents and the perpetual drunk/hungover haze that occasionally leads to poor judgment, you hang up the phone after ending a frustrating conversation with, "Fine, if it's that important to you that I get married, why don't you find me someone?" Wait, shit, where's the undo button?? Giving Indian parents (who had an arranged marriage themselves) license to "find someone" is like letting loose an elephant in a china cabinet. But by the time you call them back 10 minutes later, the damage is done and they've already compiled a list of eight "eligible bachelors" who you've known since you were five.
Electronic mail, or as we call it in the Tech Club, "e-mail" may seem like just another fad to you because you don't understand science. But after spending hours staring silently over people's shoulders in the computer lab, let me be the first to tell you that e-mail is here to stay. And if you are the skeptical type who desires more than just anecdotal evidence, consider this fact: a recent survey probably found that tons of people use e-mail EVERYDAY. Chew on that R-squared Dr. Math.