Congratulations WILDLIFE!

And also to all the Hong Kong teams who made it this far.

I'd like to share this special moment with you.


Story so far

1. Signed up for the JAGBC 2006 after beating Hong Kong teams in the local competition.
2. Round 1 of JAGBC consists of just over 1000 teams from all around the world, split into groups of 8. First two teams in each group advance to the next round.
3. Round 2 of JAGBC consists of 256 teams, again split into groups of 8. First two teams in each group advance to the next round, i.e. 64 teams, and we're one of them.

In the coming round 3, we will also be in groups of 8 (although, eight groups altogether only?!), but we have to be the first in our group to advance to the final round, which takes place in Palo Alto, California, United States!

I think I am getting excited too soon, but here are the prizes for the competition:

Prizes

The following cash prizes will be awarded to the top five teams!

- First Place: US $3,000
- Second Place: US $2,000
- Third Place: US $1,000
- Fourth Place: US $500
- Fifth Place: US $250

Travel Prizes

More than $40,000 worth of travel scholarships will be awarded to the top eight teams. Two students from each of the top eight teams will be flown to the Final Round in Palo Alto in August 2006 to compete in person.

"Long time gone now. Maybe someday I will settle down...

...by taking the long way, taking the long way around."

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To read the whole story, go to MESE Street Journal 2006 and scroll down to the last journal of round 2.

I'm elated!

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For more information about this competition, go to JA Global Business Challenge