Cass Update

After many weeks of stress and angst with the electives block upon us (4 classes in 5 weeks instead of the usual 3), I received much needed good news this week. On Wednesday, exam scores from Blocks 3 & 4 were released. I PASSED! And not only did I pass, but I earned distinction for block three (equivalent to an A) and level A-2.1 (I think that’s what they call it here…equivalent to a B) for Block 4. YAY!It’s official…no more exams for me. So, in appropriate Cass style, we went out to celebrate the good news (those who passed) while others (who didn’t pass) joined us to lament their sorrows.

And Thursday, I presented our team’s business plan for Strategic Frontiers (the class where we develop and begin to execute a business plan in 5 weeks)…my team mate and I did a bang-up job (I’m biased). And the Angel, VC’s and McKinsey (consulting co) Director convened to discuss the presentations exclaiming upon returning that the Americans (my team mate and I) in typical North American style “wowed the audience with our animated, professional approach and enthusiasm”…unfortunately he continued with “we hope that you both don’t hold to the other part of the American stereotype of not following through”…as my old boss would say…yucca, yucca, wah, wah, wah…oh, well! Of the 6 projects, ours won second place and a bottle of bubbly to celebrate.

I begin block six on Monday…exactly two weeks left until I leave for China. Wow!