Day 72: Out of action...

I'm officially out of action for the next week at least as I've caught a bug that keeps me stuck at home over the next few days. I've already missed so much in the past 3 days and I'm going to miss so much in the coming week.

Massive disappointment. =(

It all started so innocuously with some slight discomfort when waking up on Sunday morning. Felt a bit tired, had a slight sore throat and a stiff neck but it didn't seem too bad. Figured that as long as I took adequate fluids and didn't overexert myself, I would be fine that day. By late morning, I was already running a high fever and could tell that this was not going to go away that easily. As a result, I:

• Have already missed the INSEAD Olympics held at Sentosa on Sunday afternoon (e.g. Previous years' video) which is one of the few times that the class gets together to have fun in the sun
• Will not be taking part in the INSEAD Dash tomorrow (e.g. Previous years' video) despite finally being able to rent the costume I had my eye on these past 2 weeks. Was really looking forward to being a part of this rag-tag "parade".
• Will not be attending the Monsoon Ball this Saturday which is the annual formal ball held on the SGP campus. Was really looking forward to hearing one of my classmates (DJ Googie) spinning the turntables that night.

Although I can't make it to class, I still have to keep up with the readings and homework so that when I do return, I won't be too far behind. While I do feel that I'm missing out on the teaching in the classroom, I feel that I'm missing out even more on the social aspect of it (this week more than ever given all the events).

Some will argue that the connections that you forge during your time here are more valuable than anything you can learn in the classroom. These bonds aren't necessarily cemented in one off events like those held this week, but rather through continued communication and interaction. However, it's exactly events like these that give you opportunities to have a shared experience that can be the basis for future communication and interaction.

So this is what an MBA feels like with all of the studying and without any of the social events. Not worth 50K+ Euros if you ask me... (we can talk about cost another time)

P.S. Here's hoping you guys have a great Dash tomorrow! I look forward to the pictures since I'm living vicariously through them at the moment!
P.P.S. Why doesn't FBL do anything like this? Oh right... they're studying. :P