As I write this article I am also completing 60 days in this prestigious institute and it’s been a roller coaster ride. What sets SPJIMR apart from other b-schools is its unique pedagogy. The professors do not belong to the teaching side of the classroom, they are one among you. You need more time to complete the assignments? Negotiate with the faculty. Here, you are not taught the concepts of management, you experience it! You think true education should not be restricted to the confines of a classroom? As a refreshing change, you are taken to the glorious hills of Lonavala where learning is embedded in fun. In the lush green terrains of Lonavala, you partake in SPs version of Roadies, go trekking in tricky, slippery and foggy hills and enjoy outdoor games soaking in the rains. Here, not only are you mentored by the professors, seniors and the elite alumni of this prestigious institute, but you mentor young under-privileged kids through whom you learn invaluable lessons of life that will help not just your professional career but beyond it.
Add to all of this the indomitable spirit of Mumbai and you realize that SPJIMR's philosophy of management education is also about immersing you in an environment where resilience and compassion is a way of life .As my journey at SPJIMR continues to unfold, I am confident that the 2 years spent here will not only enrich me with management concepts but also mould me into a better individual.
(Pranav Indi is a PGDM 2015-17 student at SPJIMR, Mumbai specialising in Marketing. Connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavindi)
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