8.18.2012

MBA Graduate!

Jimmy graduated from Hult International Business School on August 16, 2012.
  Jimmy met us in the lobby before the ceremony started and as he walked over to us a wave of emotion hit me as my mind was flooded with the memories of the last year.  We experienced some of the highest highs and lowest lows and everything in between and I can't believe it's actually over.  Earning an MBA is hard enough, but doing that while moving to a foreign country, welcoming a new baby and taking care of a family is a lot to handle.  And on top of it all Jimmy was involved in several clubs, was the VP of the HSA and was in many other leadership roles throughout the year.   He never complained and kept a positive, supportive attitude through it all.  

Ali couldn't stop staring at Jimmy's robe and hat.  I couldn't either- he looked so handsome!
Jimmy and his two kids.  There were not many students taking photos like this!  Very few of them were married, let alone parents.
Proud family!
Very proud wife!!!
We were so happy to have both of our parents come for the graduation.  We could not have made it through this last year without the help and support of our amazing and loving parents.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!! (We did take a photo with my parents but somehow non of them ended up on our camera.  We'll have to get one from someone.)
This is one of Jimmy's favorite professors.  He taught negotiations and tired to help Jimmy learn how to win negotiations at home.  Nice try.  Hehehe!
This is another favorite professor.
Jimmy met this professor while studying in Shanghai but then had him again when we moved to Boston.  He won professor of the year in Shanghai and he was certainly one of Jimmy's favorites too.
James, James and James.  The James on the right is a very nice Irishman who works for Hult.  He was so kind to us and helped us out a lot in our short three months in Boston.
Our sweet little James was so sick the day of graduation and I felt so sad for him.  But he was a trooper!  We thought he needed a photo in front of the Shanghai sign.
Jimmy was chosen as 1 of 3 MBA students and the only American to present to Hult's board of directors.  It was an honor for him to be chosen and recognized as an outstanding student to be a part of the presentation.
I am so proud of Jimmy for the hours and hours of work that he put into his schooling and for the great job he did.  He was always such a help at home and fulfilled his church callings.  We are so grateful to Heavenly Father for carrying us through this last year and for blessing our lives in countless ways!