Well...Wednesday was my last day at work. It was a sad day, and I think I will miss all of my coworkers. I will definitely miss the British office banter that happened all around me. My coworkers ordered in lunch for everyone, and I had my first burrito. It was delicious, but I still think Chipotle may be better...
My supervisor and I talked for a while about my options after graduation. We discussed it for a while, and decided that I would be happy as a desk strategist in the investment banking industry. That way, I still get to do math, but I get to use my econ skills and talk to people too. It sounds like an interesting option, and I got some great advice.
I had to spend the night writing a paper, but after that, I was done with classes. On Thursday night, my program CAPA held a going away party. It was fun, but it was really sad to start saying our goodbyes.
Friday was my free day to get all my important sightseeing done, so it was a mini-marathon. First, I went to the London School of Economics (LSE). I did a walking tour and then stopped in the graduate recruiting office to talk about possibly getting a master's there. The campus is really awesome and the guy was so helpful. I got a ton of information on scholarships, some designed especially for women in math, so it may be possible to go there. Then, I stopped by The British Museum and the Natural History Museum to see the Rosetta Stone, some Egyptian mummies, and the Charles Darwin evolution exhibit.
Friday night a few of us went out to get a drink at our local Irish bar, and we said goodbye to our favorite bartender.
Today was a really long day. I had to be out of my flat by 10, so I was up early and packing. Taking 75lbs of stuff on the tube is no picnic. After getting off after a 40 min ride and lugging my bags up three flights of stairs, I had to walk another 10 minutes to my hotel. At least my room is amazing. It's clean, it has a huge comfy bed, and it's quiet.
I went and saw my second show at the Old Vic today. I saw The Tempest a few weeks back, and I liked it so much I wanted to see the second show, As You Like It, also directed by Sam Mendes. The cast was the same, and it was interesting seeing people play such different roles. The main character, Orlando, is played by Christian Carmargo, who played the Ice Truck Killer in season 1 of Dexter.
Here's a link to some pictures if you're interested. The set design and costumes were pretty cool. This was the last showing in London, and I got one of the last two programs for free. Lucky me! A show and a program for only $20.
After the show, I met some friends for dinner for some more goodbyes, and right now I'm sitting in my wonderful hotel room relaxing. I can't remember the last time I got a great night's sleep.
Tomorrow I'll probably head over to Wimbledon or Hampstead Heath if the weather holds up. Only a few more hours left in London!
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