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After Graduation

After a year that i did not write in my blog i come back to discover many things were question to change. Once i sign in with the usual username, a message appears to guide me into a new option sets by the management team of blogspot perhaps with the cooperation of Google since i see its logo every where on the screen. yes, it is the change that manage our lives, the change that imposes itself without even telling us or let us know before. This change is just an example of many other changes around us but we do not care untill we fall on the trap and then we react toward those changes but the question i am asking myself: is it still the time to absorb the pain and then follow the change. My answer is yes, time is here for us, we should know how to use it. I am writing this opening after graduating, from IIHEM ( the International Istitute for Higher Education in Morocco) with bachelor degree in Mangement/Finance, in January 2007 and today is 29 April 2007 this equals to 3 months doing nothing just looking for a job with any salary that comes. No choice is left just working and nothing than working. Although the structure or the process to get a job in Morocco is so weak but you should challenge to survive with the whole pressure at the first beginning of my mother&father but now i have the burden on my shoulder i have the feeling that i should do some thing for me first then my parents then my country since i love this country which Morocco. I'm now knocking on the doors and windows of every things. The chance and luck are there some where i should have the responsibility and the strength to cope with the new life yes it is a new life with new data and new caracteristics. Mooving from student life to a professional life is a transition but the question here is How should i make this transition as smooth as possible to not make any harm. This question is now to subject to analysis then to interpretation then to reaction and finally to adjustment.

III .Book Presentation:

The book takes me one week to read it.
The book is an autobiography about Richard Branson’s life and his business.
The story is sat in Great Britain, U.S, and other countries.
The period in this story is varied. It takes place within the whole year.
At the end of the story Richard had sold the Virgin Music, and won the challenge between the British Airways, and he continues his business in Virgin Atlantic.
When I finished the book, I felt that what Richard Branson did in his life was extremely extraordinary, and not any one can do what Richard did.
My favourite character was Richard Branson. He is an ambitious person, and he doesn’t give up easily in his work.
The most interesting thing about the book is how Richard started his business when he was a child, and how he succeeded in his life.
I have learned many things from this book. First, about the language, structure, and vocabulary. Second, about personal life. How can a person succeed in his business and face his problems.
When I read the book, I was thinking about how this story can be real and true.
I don’t have the idea about changing any thing in this book. Because all what includes is important and helpful.

1. What I didn’t like about the story?

In this part I didn’t like some of Richard’s actions, because he didn’t think about the others, if they are suffering or he hurts them. He just thought about how he could attain his goal and how to find ways to beat his enemies. That’s why he sold Virgin music to finance Virgin Atlantic because he could not give up easily his problems with other companies

2. Which character did i or didn’t like?

I like the way that Richard Branson used to live, because he doesn’t give up easily his work. In fact we know that he was not good at school, but he was intelligent, which helped him to succeed in his work to attain his achievements. In addition, he spent all his time working to satisfy the needs of others.

Summary of the story: Richard Branson

The story is about a person called Richard Branson. His family was a poor one and he decided to live school in an early age to start working and achieve something in his life. He started from the beginning to succeed and become well known all over the world. Richard and his friends started to write the student magazines and distribute it among people. After that, they earned some money and they started Virgin Mail Order Records, and Virgin Music. Richard was very ambitious which make him think about operating an airline, but he had some problems with the British airways which made him sell the Virgin Music as a result of the need of money to finance Virgin Atlantic. Finally, he won the challenge after selling Virgin Music, and he continues his job in operating the airline.

i feel lucky

since my childhood and i feel so lucky than the others of the same age as mine. i was born in a moderate family with brothers and sisters. my mother try to be near of us as much as she can so she left work to take care of the family. my father also try to let us be comfortable at home and outside by giving each one of us the things that we demand from him. many times when i think that if i do not have a family how could i survive and would it be like now. i mean studying in IIHEM , living in CANADA for 2 years before i came to IIHEM. in other words, many of my generation did not have all those opportunities like i had. and i'm still optimistic about the future. another point is that god gives each person what we call in arabic" Resk" so no one should be worried about his or her future because god is taking care of that.

my holiday's week

i just want to describe how i spent my time within the holiday. first of all, as the midterm exams finished, i went home to bring my wearing jacket because it was so cold that night and go imediately to the train station. i took the train to marakech at 6:30 and arrived at 23:30 . i was so tired but the hapiness to see my family was much greater. i spent all four days doing my hobbies, such jogging, climbing, and so many other things. to sum up, it was good souvenirs to remember about.

about richard branson

one thing that i will say about richard is a hardworking person, he loves his work. he has the ability to differentiate between private relations and public relations. to sum up, he is a challenger man

The IIHEM School of Business Administration offers high-level degree programs in management, management information systems, finance and marketing. These programs prepare students for management careers in the private and public sectors, and for future graduate studies in management for those who so desire. By using English as its primary language of instruction, the School prepares students to play a primary and dynamic role in the development and diversification of Morocco’s economic exchanges with the outside world.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
The School of Business Administration offers the following undergraduate programs:
Four-year and five-year programs in:
Finance and Management. Marketing and Management. Management Information Systems. Marketing and Communication.
Master's Program: Master of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA). Master of SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MSIS).

10 secrets to success:(Richard Branson)

10 secrets to success:(Richard Branson)
You've got to challenge the big ones.
Keep it casual.
Haggle: everything is negotiable.
Have fun working.
Do the right things for the brand.
Smile for the cameras!
Don't lead "sheep", herd "cats".
Move like a bullet.
Size does matter.
Be a common, regular person.

10 secrets to success:(Richard Branson)
You've got to challenge the big ones.
Keep it casual.
Haggle: everything is negotiable.
Have fun working.
Do the right things for the brand.
Smile for the cameras!
Don't lead "sheep", herd "cats".
Move like a bullet.
Size does matter.
Be a common, regular person.

some updated numbers about virgin company

The 00s: A new decade in a new century.
2000: Virgin Mobile's partner One2One won one of the new 3G mobile phone licences for enhanced technology wireless telephony services. This gave Virgin potential access to this valuable new mobile infrastructure. By November 2000, we'd grown to over 500,000 customers and won Network of the Year from Mobile Choice Magazine.The Virgin Rail Group bid for the East Coast Mainline, competing against existing operator GNER. The first new tilting trains and diesel trains for the West Coast and Cross Country franchises rolled off the production line.Virgin Management Asia was formed – one of its first deals was a billion dollar joint venture agreement with Singtel to set up mobile phone operations throughout Asia.Virgin launched a series of new businesses including Virgin Cars, Virgin Wines, Virgin Student, Virgin Money.com, Virgin Energy and Virgin Travelstore.com.Virgin Atlantic's £600m joint venture deal with Singapore Airlines completed in April. The expansion of the business continued with the launch of routes to Las Vegas and Dehli. The airline's new flat sleeper bed went into service for the first time in Upper Class.V.shop, a new retail concept set up to replace the Our Price brand acquired from WHSmith in 1998 was launched. Between September and November over 100 shops were converted, making it the fastest retail roll out in history.Virgin Blue, the low cost airline in Australia, launched with flights operating between Brisbane and Sydney.NTL signed an agreement to buy Virgin Net's ISP business for around £90m in cash and shares.Virgin bought a stake in Lynx New Media, a venture capital fund set up with Bear Stearns to invest in new media and technology start ups.

2001: Virgin Mobile reached 1,000,000 customers, making it the fastest-growing mobile start-up ever seen in the UK, and among the top performers ever in the world. They then launched a new service in Northern Ireland.Virgin Megastores opened a new store in Tokyo, making that 33 Japanese stores. Virgin Megastores also opened its first Middle East Megastore in Beirut, operated by a franchise with the Murr TV Group. The 20,000 sqft Megastores was built inside a restored historic cinema in the center of Beirut, and became the flagship store for Virgin in the Middle East. Virgin Megastores opened its door to the first Megastore in Dubai in October.Virgin Bikes launched.Sprint and Virgin announce new joint venture to offer pay-as-you-go wireless communications services and phones to the U.S. market under the Virgin Mobile brand.Virgin Active raised £100 million to enable them to become the world's fourth largest health and fitness group. The financing was used to roll out of 17 health and fitness clubs throughout the UK and South Africa.Virgin Atlantic launched a new route to Nigeria.Virgin Entertainment Group, sold its French Megastores business to Lagardére Media. The deal allowed Lagardére Media to operate the 16 Virgin Megastores under the Virgin brand. Lagardére gives Virgin the rights to sell mobile phones in its outlets in France.Virgin Mobile expands its business to Singapore. Under the terms of the agreement, Singapore Telecom will take a 50% stake in Virgin Mobile (Asia) PTE Limited.AMP and Virgin combine Virgin Direct and Virginmoney under a single Virgin Money brand. Virgin sells its share of the Virgin One business to the Royal Bank of Scotland.Virgin Trains delivers its first Pendolino 140 mph tilting train at Alsthom Factory in Birmingham. New Voyager 125mph diesel trains go into service on the Cross Country rail network.Virgin Blue continues to expand following the collapse of Ansett, and Virgin Express expands following the collapse of Sabena Airlines.Virgin Atlantic restructures following the tragic September 11 attacks in New York.

2002: Virgin Atlantic finalised a deal with Airbus to become the launch customer for the A340-600 – its inaugural flight took place on August 1 to New York.Virgin Blue reached 5 million customers!Patrick Corporation signed an agreement to acquire a 50% shareholding in Virgin Blue, as a cost of $260m.Virgin Express became the largest passenger carrier from Brussels to European destinations.Virgin Money launched a new credit card company.Virgin Rail replaces every train in its Cross Country franchise with new 125 mph rolling stock.

2003: Virgin Atlantic launched a twice-weekly service between London Gatwick and Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Virgin Atlantic also increased its destinations to 22 by introducing flights between Gatwick and Tobago and Grenada.Virgin Atlantic operated a first aid relief flight to Basra.Virgin Atlantic introduced its revolutionary new Upper Class 'Suite', the longest and most comfortable flat bed and seat in the airline industry.Virgin Cars opens the first ever vehicle department store in Manchester.Virgin Trains runs first "Pendolino" tilting train on the West Coast Main Line with passengers onboard.Richard Branson bought Makepeace in Queensland Island. His main reason for buying it was for staff to celebrate the success of Virgin companies around the world.Virgin Blue's Initial Public Offering (IPO) has closed more than 10 times oversubscribed. The final price for the offering has been set at $2.25 per share.Virgin Money launched a credit card company in Australia.Virgin Pulse, a line of 'lifestyle electronics', launched in the US with 15 consumer electronic products.

2004: Virgin Atlantic announced new routes to the Bahamas and Cuba.Virgin Blue flies 20 million guests!Virgin Mobile attracts 4 million customers!Virgin Atlantic celebrate it's 20th Birthday.The launch of Virgin Digital is announced offering; Digital downloads, Subscription music club, Digital radio and complete media management.The Launch of Virgin Nigeria is announced.Virgin.net launches £17.99 broadband.Virgin announces the launch of Virgin Galactic, to undertake the challenge of developing space tourism for everybody.Virgin Atlantic launches the Hong Kong to Sydney route.Virgin Atlantic offers upper class passengers suit-er dreams with double suites onboard.Ntl acquires the remaining 51% of Virgin.net to become the sole owner.Virgin Blue launches new Fiji flights.Virgin Atlantic announces $5.5billion order for 26 Airbus A340-600's.Virgin Money win four top awards at the Your-Money Directs Awards 2004.The first passengers travel all the way between London & Glasgow onboard Virgin's new £11million Pendolino train.

2005: The year so far....Virgin Mobile launched in CanadaThe Virgin Atlantic Globalflyer successfully took off for round-the-world record attempt.V Festival line up includes; Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand, Chemical Brother's, and the Prodigy, with many more.Virgin Atlantic introduced Sunday Roast for their passengers.Virgin Atlantic introduced increased services to Shanghai and new services to Beijing.Virgin Atlantic celebrated the reveal of the A380 and promises that it's superjumbos will not just be bigger but better than other aircraft.Virgin Blue launched the world's first permanent sale 7 days a wekk 'Happy Hour' innovation with fares from just $1!Virgin Atlantic introduces state of the art self service check in for all passengers.

my project idea

i have something in myself that pushes me in the world of business. from my childhood, i tried to be different from the others by putting an added value on myself. since i love numbers, i try as much as i can to follow the academic way to understand the basis of things then master the field that i want. as a result, i think that building another institute that will compete IIHEM will be a great idea because IIHEM is a monopolistic institute that offer studies in english. so my future institute will have a name of IIAEM ( INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN EDUCATION IN MOROCCO). concerning the tuition fees , the first nine hundred students that will register first will have a discount of 40% than usual, my future institute will offer diversified services including the campus, classes of studies, swiming pool , theater, cafeteria with lower prices than IIHEM. Moreover, my future institute in chaalah will offer new majors like pure Computer / Engineering, Business, Arts & Science, Law, Design & Tech, Health & Science , and Graphics / Multimedia. the location will be near la belle vie . the cost will cover purchasing land and building nearly about 80,000,000 DH. i'm expecting that the revenues that i will generate from the first five years will be sufficient to return my money invested within this project and then it will be just kind of profit. isn't a good idea to let IIHEM be no more the monopolistic?