As someone who spends much of the day alone in my apartment, it is always energizing to get out into the real world and have quality discussions with quality people. I used to think of myself as pretty introverted, but in hindsight I have always been part of communities that helped me to learn and grow (school and in-office work). As much as I have wanted, at times, to believe that I thrive as a hermit…it is simply not the case.
If I end up attending business school this fall then I won’t need to worry about this, but if not I will need to be thoughtful and systematic in developing a substitute ecosystem for myself.