Amidst all the group assignments, midterm quizzes, end terms et al., there have been some superb stress busters. To name a few, the cultural evening featuring energetic and exquisite dance performances, vibrant musical renditions, the two non-stop days of sports extravaganza between students enrolled in different courses on the campus. And with so much pride, I say that this 10th batch of PGPEX has been all gung-ho on every such occasion and has carved a niche for itself.
Today marks the completion of our three months into the program. As I come out of the class, I feel a tender breeze skating through the corridor surrounded by the sound of the refreshing rain. I take a few steps to the right and reach my second home – the IIM-C library. As I look through the long glass windows sitting here, I observe the raindrops creating ripples, disturbing the tranquillity of the lake, the welcoming flora, and the graceful birds dancing over tree branches. The place surely creates a perfect ambiance to vitalize your nerve elements.
Before I start preparing for the next exam, I reflect upon the beautiful and fulfilling journey I have experienced so far. I contemplate on how my typical day looks like! At the crack of dawn, my few hours sleep is intervened with the not-so-idyllic sound of my phone alarm. As I resist coming out of my bed, I turn left and smile at the beautiful sight of my sleeping baby. Few minutes of cuddling and there we go. I wonder if there is any better way to learn time management and multitasking! As I see the school cab approaching, I get prepared for the inevitable moment when I need to tell him “bye”. However, with each day, I experience a new found level of control. Thereafter, I head towards my academic block to learn some new concepts and apply the already learned ones. During the one-hour lunch break, I rush to the hostel to get a glimpse of my child who greets me with so much warmth and to enjoy the scrumptious home- cooked meal prepared by my affectionate mother-in-law or mother (whoever staying with me currently). At 2:30 pm, the class is again full of some vigorous minds craving for more knowledge and insights. The day doesn’t end without acknowledging the continuous and relentless support of my family, which has made this roller-coaster ride a lot easier than I had thought it to be. Immersed in these thoughts, I swiftly pedal back to my hostel wanting to see my kid rejoicing on my return.
As John Maxwell rightly said, “A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose – a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.”
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About the Author:
Neha Bhargava, a current student of PGPEX 16-17, has more than 2 years of motherhood experience and 7.5 years of experience in the IT products industry. She’s an avid learner and has a flair for writing, painting and dancing.
Picture courtesy – Sumit Ghosh, PGPEX 16-17.
Comments
Ahirjoy BISWAS
Chief Manager (Systems) -State Bank of India
Hats off madam, to you and your supportive family.
13 May 2018, 03.09 PM