Didn't really have time to post right after the trip coz of exam :p anyway the trip was FABULOUS! Still can't believe it...enjoying myself in Paris during reading week!
The competition: sadly we didn't even get into the top 3, possibly because we were not very familiar with the competition plus the lack of experience :p but anyway we tried our best and learned alot of stuff (I kind of embarassed myself with my screwed-up financial model!). Will prolly forwarn the next batch when they prepare for the challenge next year :p
But the French they really took good care of us. We stayed at this 17th century castle on the hillside, a really cool palce. Great views and atmosphere (and of of course the food!). Didn't really get to enjoy it much though, most of the time we'll be in the (messy) meeting room working our butts off (I only slept for like 1.5 hours!). And sadly we didn't really interact much with other teams as well, except on the last day... :p
Oh well, all in all the trip is still a blast! One of the best trip ever, actually. Anyway when I got back my first paper was like, the next morning! And of course, do you think I slept at all that night? :)
I think my average sleeping hours was like 1.5 - 2. Hopefully the result won't come out so bad (cross fingers :p). But hey, this kind of opportunities doesn't come by very often!
