Six months ago we said our bittersweet good-byes to the Class 2015. After almost six months sharing moments of their happiness, enthusiasm and anxiety, I can honestly say that saying good-bye is the hardest part for us of the Master staff.
The past Classes were no different: tears were always shed and good-byes were always hard to say.
You would think that your skin would be thick enough as the years go by and saying good-bye would get easier.
Not true.
Good-byes will always be difficult because, during those six months of the Master's program, the students share their lives with us and ours with them. It’s as if we become connected to one another in a way...and that’s why good-byes will never be easy.
But before you can say good-bye, there has to be a hello.
“Hellos” are my favorite moments of the Master's program and on January 15th 2016 we will finally get to meet the Class of 2016 in person.
The Class of 2016 comes from all over the world (and not just from coffee producing countries): 16 countries to be exact. This cultural mix – which is what all the Master Classes have in common - is the essential ingredient that makes the Master's program so unique. Not only do the students learn about the world of coffee from the various university professors and guest speakers, but also from the students themselves.
The past Classes were no different: tears were always shed and good-byes were always hard to say.
You would think that your skin would be thick enough as the years go by and saying good-bye would get easier.
Not true.
Good-byes will always be difficult because, during those six months of the Master's program, the students share their lives with us and ours with them. It’s as if we become connected to one another in a way...and that’s why good-byes will never be easy.
But before you can say good-bye, there has to be a hello.
“Hellos” are my favorite moments of the Master's program and on January 15th 2016 we will finally get to meet the Class of 2016 in person.
The Class of 2016 comes from all over the world (and not just from coffee producing countries): 16 countries to be exact. This cultural mix – which is what all the Master Classes have in common - is the essential ingredient that makes the Master's program so unique. Not only do the students learn about the world of coffee from the various university professors and guest speakers, but also from the students themselves.