The light beyond the darkness #IIM Trichy
The biggest challenge I have had to overcome so far in my life, would be adjusting to college life in Kerala. Having been born and brought up in Bangalore, I had always lived in the comfort of a home. After finishing my 12th standard, I had secured an admission into the engineering program at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut in Kerala, and this meant that for the first time in my life, I had to move away from the confines of a home. The challenges of getting used to a completely new environment at that point of time was a tough one to face. There was change in lifestyle, eating habits, academics and the new people that I had to meet.
Being an introvert, it was hard at the beginning to make new friends, and the language barrier did not help at all. However, this did prove a good opportunity for me to learn a lot of things, and I was determined not to let this drag me down. I was also aware that I had to adapt to the surroundings quickly, as I had some of the brightest minds of the country competing with me. With hard work and perseverance, I was able to make my time in college a success and graduated out with flying colours.
Another major challenge, was when I decided to pursue my MBA. After two attempts at clearing CAT, and not being successful, it was time to take a step back and see if this was indeed the right choice for me. However, I was determined to succeed, and put in the work required to clear the exam and the subsequent interview to get an admission into a B school. This further reiterated my belief that every problem has a solution, which is only obtained by putting in the hard work that the solution demands. I am now a student of the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli, and I am ready to handle the challenges that the institute offers.
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