Today was the last day of class (just one exam). On my way back from Sundowners (our weekly socialising drink) which was organised just after our exam, the Sun was actually down and the sky over Lisson Grove was beautiful. I couldn’t help thinking this was the last time I was “officially” taking this road – I’m leaving my flat on Sunday and have no reason to live around there again*.

Sure, drinking didn’t help – especially as my study group decided to pop the champagne bottle we won for the Economics debate. But still, there are some people I might not see again in a class room. For instance Amanda & Neelay are both going on exchange in the first term while I’m going in the second with the idea of finishing before the 3rd term (to look for a job in the US).

I guess there was a general feeling the year is over and something has passed. I should actually wait until tomorrow for that to be completely true as students taking the Finance 2 Elective have an exam tomorrow. So I guess there is still an evening to celebrate, even if it isn’t exactly the same without Sundowners.

For those joining the school next year or with plans to do so in the future, Sundowners is clearly a great selling point for the School. You don’t have to be at all of them but failing to join regularly during your time at school (and I guess beyond) is missing a part of the experience (plus, tip: networking = drinking, but shhhh – this is an MBA secret).

*: Don’t get me wrong: give me a great well-paid job and I wouldn’t mind leaving around Maida Vale, Abbey Road or Little Venice. And convince my wife. :)