It seems like almost everyone whom I know prior to MIT and are under 30 years of age are engaged in some sort of graduate program the past years. I don't know if the trend of going back to graduate schools - part-time or full-time - was the result of the excellent academic environment that are available in Boston or that these young professionals are motivated in improving their skill sets to further their careers in today's highly competitive economy. In any case, it seems like 2006 is the year when they are all graduating from their respective programs.

Just this month alone, I have already attended 3 graduation ceremonies. Earlier in May, Eimear, Paul, Joe, Vernon, and Blanche (the Analog Devices crew) graduated from Northeastern University - with the exception of Vernon who obtained a M.Sc in Information Technology, the rest graduated with a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Next in line was Siobhan who graduated from NYU Stern School of Business with an M.B.A. I can't believe that 2 years have passed since she left Boston for bigger and better things in the Big Apple. Steve, another mover and shaker, left Boston to pursue a Law degree at St. John's University Law School in New York City 3 years ago. He, too, graduated from his program 2 days ago. Scarvel will be graduating from Harvard Extension School tomorrow.

Last but not least, there are those whom I know from various departments at MIT (from SDM to TPP to LFM to Course 3). Many of them will be graduating this Friday. In particular, I can't believe that almost half of the SDM cohort whom I started the program with last January will be graduating from the program this Friday. It has been a pleasure work with them and I am little sad to see them leave. I am pleased that many will be leaving for better careers after MIT. Regretfully, I wasn't able to get tickets for the commencement - those tickets are so hard to come by. I hope to join them at the post-graduation reception and see them one last time.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes to all graduates!!!

6/7/2006 11:56:08 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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