Hello everyone! I haven’t had much time to really focus on the blog. I’m writing from the Slow Lounge at OR Tambo (I wish I could just move in here- I LOVE this place.) Our flight is delayed for an hour and a half- I’m secretly glad because I really wanted to write this post […]
While the thought of moving across the world is very exciting, actually doing it- not so much. I’ve probably never been as stressed out in my life, so I thought I would share the tips that helped me along the way. 1. Passports I know, it sounds obvious, but my passport was almost full and […]
Having a blog puts you out there. While this blog has brought me some amazing opportunities, I’ve also been criticized- it comes with the territory. One other thing that happens a lot is review requests. I’ve been asked to review an entire 5kg fish from a fishery, baby food, random guest lodges in the middle […]
I’ve had so many messages of support from readers and friends throughout this MBA process and I appreciate all of it so much. Now, it’s pretty much official. I’ve resigned, paid the MBA deposit, sold my flat and am well on my way to beginning this journey. It was a long road to get here, […]
Writing this post has been on my mind for a while, because I’ve had so many questions from people on how applying for an MBA works. I didn’t want to write it until I actually got into a world class programme, and as I write, I’ve been accepted into ESADE in Barcelona and London Business […]
I’m always very wary of posting personal blog posts. I’m brutally honest in all my posts (I wouldn’t know how to be anything else), so writing about my personal life always leaves me feeling a bit vulnerable. However, I write personal posts for 2 reasons. 1- it’s a great way to vent, and somehow blogging feels […]
My earliest memory of you probably occurred when I was around 3 or 4. You stood next to me while I was on one of those mechanical ponies that go up and down when you put money into them. My next memory is of us at the park. Someone was on a swing- I ran […]
I’ve always considered myself a happy person. Sure, I get bouts of depression like everyone else, but I’m usually able to pick myself up again quite quickly. Related, I’ve always had short term thrills to keep me looking forward to something. I spent my entire childhood/ adolescence in PE looking forward to coming to JHB […]
Studying a financial degree and working in a finance type job does not make one a financial expert, and I certainly don’t claim to be one. However, some of my best friends are in industries which have nothing to do with Finance, and they look to me for help so I’ve tried to school myself […]
I initially titled this post “how to go on fully paid holidays from your blog” but decided that was a bit too blunt 😉 Please note that all of the below reflects my own views and these views may not necessarily be shared by other bloggers. I posted a tweet a while ago saying that if […]
I can’t remember a time when my weight hasn’t been a stumbling block for me. I spent my high school years on crash diets, not really understanding the concept of healthy eating. I would gym everyday and go home to eat my mom’s curry and roti, confused about why I wasn’t losing weight. In Std 6 I remember eating only an apple […]
The INSEAD MBA: Week 1
September 2, 2014 by Hasmita Nair • Lifestyle • Tags: opinion • 14 Comments
Hello hello! Since my last post, things have picked up a lot. Last week was completely consuming- socially, mentally, physically. I had no time to even think about anything else. I’m not quite sure how to start telling you about it… so maybe I’ll start at the beginning. The first few days were all about getting […]