Even the professor was happy for her.
“With grades like these, Susan, you could go anywhere you want. Have you decided where you would like to apply for an internship?”
Susan decided to be frank. “Yes. I sent my resume to Hayes Corporation.”
Hayes Corporation! They’re ranked first in the country.
The professor gazed at her approvingly as nothing made him happier than seeing his students get a good start in their careers. “Good on you to aim high! I’d be happy to write you a recommendation letter when I return. Rest assured, Susan. You’re getting in.”
Susan was overjoyed.
After exiting the faculty building, she did not wait to break the news in her Whatsapp group with the other two.
Susan texted: Good news, guys. I passed!
Ian was the first one to reply: Congratulations!
Timothy chimed in next: Should I expect a celebratory meal? I’m feeling KFC tonight.
This freeloading brother of mine!
However, Susan was in a very good mood and agreed.
She replied: KFC on me tonight, then. By the way, what are you two doing?
Timothy responded: I’m playing ball with the management department next door. Having a blast!
Ian, however, answered: I am in Professor Rind’s lecture.
Susan perked up. Professor Rind? The Wall Street Investor turned teacher?
She hurriedly texted: I’m coming over. Do you have a spot available? It’s always packed whenever this professor gives a lecture. Latecomers never get seats.
Timothy chimed in again: What’s so interesting about that professor?
Susan retorted: Shut up!
Ian texted: There still are. Come on over.
Susan’s eyes lit up in anticipation as she rented a bicycle and took off toward the lecture hall at the other end of the university with her knapsack on her back.
As the Faculty of Business Administration was inherently related to finance, a lecture given by such a legendary figure with his Wall Street credentials would only benefit her.
Despite making it there as quickly as she could, Susan discovered to her dismay that even the exterior of the lecture hall was crammed with hopeful students holding their laptops at the ready, trying desperately to glean something from the speaker within.
I knew it! Looks like all of them had the same idea as me.
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