The BYU MBA program puts a large emphasis on families. In fact, there's a very active spouses association. They call it MBASA. As a joke one night I said the name as if it were a word: embassa. Bryan informed me that that's what the members actually call it, so I guess that means the joke is on me.
I've been getting emails from the MBASA for a few months, things to motivate me to join the club, get us excited for school to start, offer help to anyone that needs it. I've read forum threads from outgoing members saying that these are the most amazing women they've ever met and that all the first-years (like me) are so lucky because we'll be making lifelong friends in this group. I feel like I should be excited to get started with all the activities and friend-making I've been promised.
My dilemma: I'm afraid of the MBASA.
No, not afraid so much as nervous. Anxious. Trepidatious.
We all had to write a one-liner about ourselves so we could be matched with a second-year "guru" to guide us through the rough sea of the first-year of graduate school. Most of the women wrote about how they loved to make crafts, run, participate in sports, shop, and do various girly-things that I have no interest or ability in.
I think I'm afraid that I'll be the weird girl in the corner watching the mass of trendy, organized, sporty, frilly MBA wives making scrapbooks while running marathons.
Yeah, I know that I'm totally judging this book by it's cover and that I'm overreacting. I hope that in two years I'll be the one talking about what an amazing time all the incoming wives will have.
But I'm still nervous.
3 comments:
I feel you. I am the same way about going to Relief Society activities because I feel like I have nothing in common with most of the "trendy" ladies in my ward.
But maybe you will find someone who is interested in cooking healthy foods, saving money, and reading.
There are more people out there like you! Don't give up. I think sometimes people like you make the best friends, and you really only need a couple.
Our MBA experience at Notre Dame was fantastic. It was a very religious atmosphere as well. I think you will love it. Plus, having regular access to BYU facilities (like the library) will make the reader in you very happy.
I'm excited to hear more about this. Brian will do great, and it will be nice for you to see him more often. We saw Joel much more often when he was at MBA school than we ever do when he is working.
This post was a real head scratcher for me. I couldn't help but imagine that as a member of this group, I would feel intimidated by you! You sing, dance and act! You are wicked smart and from what I've seen from your blog, you are fiercely devoted to your children and their well being. You are very creative and I've already copied many of your ideas! This group is lucky to have you. Let your light so shine my friend : )
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