48 Hours Until Departure...and Yes, I Still Need to Pack

As I enter the 48 hour window before leaving the US, I still have a few minor details to take care of:

1. Buyer behavior final exam
2. International business take home exam (for the Argentina course)
3. A nice little to-do list at work
4. Oh yeah, and I need to pack.

But that's definitely not standing in the way of my excitement level continuing to grow.

So, what's the plan? The program officially kicks off with an orientation on Tuesday morning at the hotel and Kogod's International Programs Director at Kogod, Kari Lininger has been working away on the pre-departure details for the group. Last night we received our rooming assignments and further details about where to meet. Tuesday afternoon will be spent on a city tour including highlights such as Recoleta Cemetery, Recoletas crafts fair, Plaza de Mayo, Case Rosada Presidential Palace, the Obelisk and La Boca to name a few. Other plans for Tuesday night include a group dinner at La Cabrera (thanks to Margaret for organizing this!)

Wednesday kicks off our company visits starting with Kimberly Clark in the morning with a discussion about their experience in the region and opportunities in emerging markets. From there, we grab lunch and are off to Amcham and then the Argentine Rural Society. The night ends with a tango dinner show and lessons. I'm exhausted just thinking about it.

But back up - I'm leaving in 48 hours so what's the plan for the first few days? Well, a fellow classmate of mine, Andrea and I are taking the Buquebus or otherwise known as a ferry to Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest town in Uruguay for a short 24-hour trip.

Just to think, last week at this time we were still in class and I was preparing to present with my classmate, Nisha, on the recommendations for a revival plan as the Argentine economy was collapsing. (The last and final chapter of the book we read for the course.) And now here I am in the 48 hour window!