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Chris Varin
Linkebeek, Belgium
French and Swiss retired investment banker looking to rediscover the world.
Interests: Soccer, tennis, skiing, sports in general really, bass guitar, motorcycles, French literature, movies, LIFE
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Commented Aug 23, 2012 on The Waiting is Over... Sections Have Been Assigned! at The MBA Student Voice
The Waiting is Over... Sections Have Been Assigned!
I originally thought that I'd write this week about the pre-orientation trip I went on last weekend, where I kayak'd and snorkeled around Catalina Island with fellow first years, a second year, and two guides. However... the powers that be at the CVS around the corner from my apartment have deci...
I'm dreading it already!
Commented Aug 23, 2012 on Making the leap, saying goodbye again and shaping up (?) at The MBA Student Voice
Making the leap, saying goodbye again and shaping up (?)
That's it tomorrow I'm flying out to LA, well not quite but slowly taking a step in that direction. I arrived in London from Brussels this afternoon and am flying out to Washington DC tomorrow morning. An undergrad friend of mine is working in the White House and offered to show me around the We...
NICE road trip! Sounds like it would have been a bit more fun if it was in an 80's minivan with some friends but I guess you can't have it all.
Commented Aug 3, 2012 on What Do You Do? I Drive. at The MBA Student Voice
What Do You Do? I Drive.
For those of you that haven't seen the movie Drive with Ryan Gosling, the title of this blog comes from one of the few times he speaks in the movie (really - for a main character of a movie, he says only a few hundred words the entire film) when he responds to "What do you do?" with "I drive." N...
It should be noted that some sort of "party/social" fund would help a lot - we know that's where all your rupees are going to Ayush!
Commented Aug 1, 2012 on Money Matters: Financing your MBA at UCLA at The MBA Student Voice
Money Matters: Financing your MBA at UCLA
(Note: This post is more relevant for international students) For a lot of international students like me, one of the major deciding factors while choosing an MBA program to apply to is the cost and availability of easy financing options. This becomes critical when you're relying on loans an...
Sounds awesome. I just got back from a few days in Mallorca actually (a bit lower key than Ibiza). Let me know if you want any specific suggestions for France in general or Paris.
Commented Jul 30, 2012 on Hola Amigos! at The MBA Student Voice
Hola Amigos!
I´ve been in Spain for six days, and I can honestly say this vacation thing is pretty great. I´ve been spending my time lazily on the beach, lounging by the Mediterranean, and perfecting my paella recipe (Yes, I throw a mean Spanish-themed dinner party for future reference). I´m lucky enough to ...
Love (no pun intended) the picture in front of the castle. Nice choice of location to be wearing that t-shirt!
Commented Jul 23, 2012 on 48 Days of Summer at The MBA Student Voice
48 Days of Summer
Greetings from the Starbucks on the 40th floor of the Columbia Center in Seattle, WA. My name is Gregory Paige, and I'm honored to contribute to the MBA Student Voice blog as a proud member of UCLA Anderson's class of 2014. Please bear with me as I utilize this first post to share some introduct...
That sounds phenomenal Ann. Congratulations!
Commented Jul 23, 2012 on A Farewell to Army Life at The MBA Student Voice
A Farewell to Army Life
Part of Army tradition is the Hail and Farewell, an event where a unit welcomes new members and bids adieu to those who are departing. My JAG office at Fort Shafter is no different; we hold periodic Hail and Farewell events as new lawyers and paralegals rotate in and out. Our event on July 19th ...
@Ayush - we'll definitely have stuff to catch up on from all sides I'm sure.
@Ale - I do make a difference between summer and my usually pale skin peeling off although I'm sure it can be delightful down in Mexico!
Commented Jul 23, 2012 on What is summer? at The MBA Student Voice
What is summer?
Touching down at Heathrow airport after almost 10 months on the road my crisp brown tan, seaswept hair and grisled beard (imagine I can actually grow a beard) disappeared almost instantaneously. Having had a year of summer travelling through the Southern Hemisphere - South America and Australia ...
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