Elizabeth and I spent last week in Quebec City, Canada as I had a week off of school for Spring Break and the Profs didn't load us up with work this time. We had a great time and really enjoyed the city. Quebec is only about a 9 hour drive from Ithaca and we had great weather for the drives both way. They had feet upon feet of snow there, and got another 8 to 10 inches while we were there. It certainly doesn't slow them down, though. Click the picture at right to see our SmugMug photo album.
--Chris
In other good news, I am happy to report that I have accepted a summer internship as a financial analyst with AVITAS in Chantilly, Virginia. AVITAS is well known in the niche market of commercial aircraft finance and is relied upon by many airlines, banks, and leasing companies to establish the value of commercial aircraft. They also providing consulting services for fleet planning, industry forecasting, valuation modeling as well as aircraft management for banks and leasing companies. AVITAS is a great fit for me and I am really looking forward to working with them this summer. As a bonus my old college roommate, Jon, and a buddy from time in the Army, are both living in the DC area now, so I'll get to catch up with them.
--Chris
I am excited to report that I have been selected to participate in the international exchange program and that I was awarded my first choice: the University of St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland. I will be spending the last semester of my MBA program, Spring of 2009 (February - May), at St. Gallen. Elizabeth is excited, too, because we decided that she will come with me.
This is going to be great opportunity for me. Although USG isn't well known outside of the German speaking countries, it has a great reputation for banking and finance and appears to be well regarding in management consulting, as well. Four months in Switzerland, I believe, will help me build my German language skills and some credentials that should help me acquire work in Europe some day. Most people that know me know that I have "a thing" for Switzerland, so I'm absolutely ecstatic about the opportunity to live there for 4 months.
--Chris